‘I Was at High School and Wanted Boyfriends’ – Chris Evert Once Revealed How She Wanted to Be Tough and Strong While Looking Feminine

Chris Evert was one of the most graceful tennis players during the 80s and the 90s. Born into a tennis-playing family, Evert was introduced to the sport by her father, Jimmy Evert. Subsequently, he went on to become her daughter’s coach as she scaled new heights in tennis.

Chris Evert was one of the most graceful tennis players during the 80s and the 90s. Born into a tennis-playing family, Evert was introduced to the sport by her father, Jimmy Evert. Subsequently, he went on to become her daughter’s coach as she scaled new heights in tennis.

Chris Evert once made a strange admission
During an interview, the American tennis legend talked about being a female athlete in the 70s. She said, “I was young, quiet and shy. I was uncomfortable in the limelight, I didn’t like people looking at me. I was insecure about the way I looked.”

Further, she added, “Back in the 70s, it was still kind of taboo to be a woman athlete. It was considered masculine, but I wanted to be feminine so I wore ruffles on my bloomers, ribbons in my hair, bracelets and a little make-up.”

Talking about maintaining her personality, Evert said, “I wanted to be tough and strong, but I also wanted to look feminine. I was at High School and wanted boyfriends.”