Former American tennis star Chris Evert is among the best in her business. The 67-year-old was the top performer of her time. Along with Martina Navratilova, she has given some memorable matches. While she had a brilliant career as a tennis player, her personal life had various challenges. Failed marriages, and even critical health issues, she faced it all.

However, the champion athlete was brave in all those situations, stayed strong, and kept moving. Back in 2009, she went through heartbreak when her husband Greg Norman decided to separate from her. Here’s what happened.

Chris Evert and Greg Norman

Chris Evert married Australian Golf player Greg Norman in a grand wedding. However, things fell off pretty quickly for the couple as the Golf star found love in another woman. Sooner, the couple filed for divorce and separated only 18 months after their marriage.

Later, the former world number 1 spoke about it in an interview. “I had no idea it was coming. Never in a million years did I imagine it would end up like this,” Evert said.

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Further, when the host asked if she missed Norman, she replied, “I really miss Greg’s parents. The best part about him are his parents.”

Evert on her good girl image

Owing to her brilliance on the tennis court, Evert is a highly respected personality. Over years she has also established herself as one of the best analysts and commentators of the game. The 67-year-old is loved by fans, however, Evert herself believes that she is not some angel and has a fair share of negatives, too. Once in an interview, the player said that she is tired of carrying a clean image.

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With the achievements she has in the game and the way she covers the matches; it is highly unlikely now that her image is going to change anytime soon.