Happy birthday! Chris Evert turns 71 today

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The iconic and legendary tennis player turns 71 on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.
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Chris Evert is celebrating her 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed tennis players of her generation.

Popular tennis player Chris Evert has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Evert, a cultural icon

Born in Fort Lauderdale on December 21, 1954, Chris Evert's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Evert's not just a great tennis player, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Chris hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Chris Evert as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Chris, you're the best!

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