Single-mindedness. I hate to say it because I don't think it's the best thing for developing a person, but the single-mindedness - just concentrating in the one area - that's what it takes to be a champion. — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
Now that I'm losing some, I can see how tough I was -- the killer instinct, the single-mindedness, playing like a machine. Boy, that's what made me a champion. — 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
