The Tradition Continues - Chris Evert

                                           Chris Evert (1974-78, 1981, 1984-85)
                                         
Cup History: In 1974, Chris made a spectacular debut and started a string of victories that would win her five consecutive singles titles (1974-78), a record that still stands today. She would win another three titles (1981, 1984-85) bringing her total to eight. Chris has amassed numerous Cup records including most titles won, most matches won, most consecutive singles matches won, fewest games in a singles final and most consecutive sets won.

Career Overview: Evert owns the highest winning percentage in pro tennis history (.900).
She also has the best record on clay of any player for any single surface with a 125-match win streak set from August 1973-May 1979. Owns the highest winning percentage in pro tennis history (.900) Holds Open Era record for most consecutive Grand Slam SFs or better with 34 from 1971 US Open through 1983 Roland Garros.Competed in 19th and final US Open in 1989; SF or better in 17 of 19 appearances; first US Open was in 1971 at 16 years of age. Won 101 matches at the US Open, more than any other player, male or female in history.
Evert won at least one Grand Slam title per year for 13 years, 1974-86. Won 1,000th career singles match during 1984 Australian Open, becoming first player, male or female, to reach that landmark; ended career second in match wins with 1,309. Reached SF or better of 52 of last 56 Grand Slams.

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