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Chris Evert |
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| Noted for her accuracy and powerful command of the game, American tennis player Chris Evert swings for a forehand shot in 1985. Winner of a total of 157 tournaments, Evert collected 18 grand slam singles titles during her prolific career. She turned professional as a teenager in 1972 and helped popularize the sport of women’s tennis. One of the pioneers of the two-handed backhand shot, Evert retired from competitive play in 1989 and became a television sports commentator. | ||||||
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| Tennis; French Open; Evert, Chris; United States Open (tennis) | ||||||
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