Chris Evert Quotes

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Chris Evert

Profession : Tennis Player

Birth : December 21, 1954

I still have this image: I can't be controversial, I can't say things.

Chris Evert

Being famous before you've formed your personality, before you have that self-esteem, is dangerous.

Chris Evert

I've had a lot of fear in my life, from fear of flying to fear of making a speech in front of a lot of people.

Chris Evert

You pay a price for everything in life.

Chris Evert

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 about you.

Chris Evert

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 easier so you can go out and play. And I think you miss out on lot of growing up and a lot of reality checks.

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Losing hurts me.

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My first U.S. Open I think was just very special for me because that was sort of the beginning of what was a 'Cinderella' story for me.

Chris Evert

Even though there are a lot of bright tennis players out there, you still have to protect yourself and save all your mental and emotional energies for tennis.

Chris Evert