I think team sports probably teach you more about giving - about being unselfish and being flexible. — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
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 -… — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
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
There were times when deep down inside I wanted to win so badly I could actually will it to happen. I think… — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
My first U.S. Open I think was just very special for me because that was sort of the beginning of what was… — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
After being at the top, I don't think I could play senior tournaments, because you know how good you were. I don't… — 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
