Chris Evert led a legendary life on the court. She became a living inspiration for all women tennis players. She brought a good name to the sport leading to the growth of women’s tennis. Evert gained immense popularity, and she details how this affected her personal relationships.

She was hailed as the best tennis player and fans went gaga over her presence. They loved how she could reign the sport with a calm and composed demeanor too.

Chris Evert on how popularity affected her personal relationships

Evert was loved immensely on the court. She overwhelmed her opponent with her focus and did not waiver when she committed a mistake. She focused on what went wrong and saw only her next course of action. The legendary player hardly let her emotions come up and became the ideal player. But this all affected her personal life.

In a recent interview, she said, “When I came home after winning Wimbledon (aged 19 in 1974) I still had to empty the dishwasher and fold the laundry. My feet were on the ground.” She talked about she remained humbled despite her fame in her personal life but for her relationships, it all backfired.

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Evert said, “The only area in my life that (fame) affected was relationships. When people tell you for years how great you are, they don’t set boundaries and you’re able to get away with lots of stuff.” The leeway she got with fame did not help her in maintaining healthy relationships. She said, “Later in life that affects your relationships, not only with husbands but your siblings and best friend.”

The life of the legendary Evert

Chris Evert rose to fame from a very young age. She battled mental health issues and took professional help to recover from them. In 2020, she lost her younger sister to cancer, and two years after, doctors diagnosed her with 1C Ovarian cancer.

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Fortunately, the player is out of danger now and has recovered. All in all, the legacy of the player set on the court has become a source of inspiration for the new generation of tennis players.