The difference is almost all mental. The top players just hate to lose. I think that's the difference. A champion hates to… — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
Relationships are give-and-take, and when you're a tennis player, you're certainly not giving. You have to be self-absorbed. It has to be… — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
I can definitely say the same thing [discussing Steffi Graf's claim that she had played against at least one top player who… — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
If you can react the same way to winning and losing, that's a big accomplishment. — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
When I was in grade school and we had to write papers about what we wanted to be when we grew up, I wanted… — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
When you're a famous, successful person at 16 years old, the rules change for you. Everybody is doing things for you to make life… — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
Even though there are a lot of bright tennis players out there, you still have to protect yourself and save all your mental and… — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
I was very, very shy as a younger girl, just petrified of people. Tennis helped give me an identity and made me feel like… — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
Losses are always a relief. They take a burden off me, make me feel more normal. If I win several tournaments in a row… — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
![“I can definitely say the same thing [discussing Steffi Graf's claim that she had played against at least one top player who used steroids]. Steroids can really make a difference, physically and mentally. I'd be really disappointed if I had been ranked No. 2 behind someone who took steroids.” quote by Chris Evert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/185/chris-evert-11980_behinds_i-can-definitely-say-the-same-thing-disc_2682093.jpg)
