Chris Evert is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of all time, having won 18 Grand Slam singles titles and three doubles titles. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1995. Evert was known for her powerful backhand and her ability to stay cool under pressure. She was also known for her rivalry with Martina Navratilova, which spanned more than a decade.