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. Chris Evert
If you can react the same way to winning and losing, that's a big accomplishment. That quality is important because it stays with you the rest of your life, and there's going to be a life after tennis that's a lot longer than your tennis life. Chris Evert
You've got to take the initiative and play your game. In a decisive set, confidence is the difference. Chris Evert
Being famous before you've formed your personality, before you have that self-esteem, is dangerous. Chris Evert
Find something that you're really interested in doing in your life. Pursue it, set goals, and commit yourself to excellence. Do the best you can. Chris Evert
I love hiking in the mountains in Aspen. Breathing the clean, fresh air is great. Plus, it gives me a cardiovascular workout and firms my legs. Chris Evert
I think team sports probably teach you more about giving - about being unselfish and being flexible. Chris Evert
I was labeled at a young age - Miss Unemotional, Miss Cool, and that would carry over to my press conferences. Chris Evert
I was very, very shy as a younger girl, just petrified of people. Tennis helped give me an identity and made me feel like somebody. Chris Evert
If I win seven tournaments in a row, I get so confident I'm in a cloud. A loss gets me eager again. 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