Chris Evert Family Tree: The Story Behind Tennis's Ice-Maiden Champion

Christine Marie Evert, born 21 December 1954 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, is an American former tennis player — 18 Grand Slam singles titles (French Open 7, US Open 6, Australian Open 2, Wimbledon 3); 260 weeks at WTA No. 1; 125 consecutive wins on clay (1973-79) — sport record.

The Family's Roots: An American Tennis Family

The Evert family is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Her Parents

Father: Jimmy Evert (1924–2015) — tennis pro/coach at Holiday Park; Chris's coach for entire career.

Mother: Colette Evert — homemaker.

Her Siblings

Jeanne Evert Dubin (1957–2020) — younger sister; former WTA pro.

John Evert, born 1961 — younger brother; sports agent.

Drew Evert, born 1959 — brother.

Clare Evert, born 1965 — sister.

Her First Husband: John Lloyd

John Lloyd, born 27 August 1954 — British tennis player. Married Chris on 17 April 1979; divorced 20 April 1987.

Her Second Husband: Andy Mill

Andy Mill, born 12 December 1953 — American Olympic downhill skier. Married Chris in 1988; divorced 2006.

Their Sons

Alexander James Mill, born 1991 — son.

Nicholas Joseph Mill, born 1994 — son.

Colton Mill, born 1996 — son.

Her Third Husband: Greg Norman

Greg Norman, born 10 February 1955 — Australian golf legend. Married Chris on 28 June 2008; divorced October 2009.

The Evert Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Jimmy Evert (1924–2015) — coach.

Mother: Colette Evert.

Siblings: Jeanne (1957–2020) — former WTA pro; Drew (b. 1959); John (b. 1961) — sports agent; Clare (b. 1965).

First Husband: John Lloyd (b. 27 August 1954; m. 17 April 1979, div. 20 April 1987).

Second Husband: Andy Mill (b. 12 December 1953; m. 1988, div. 2006).

Third Husband: Greg Norman (b. 10 February 1955; m. 28 June 2008, div. October 2009).

Sons: Alexander (b. 1991); Nicholas (b. 1994); Colton (b. 1996).

Chris Evert:

  • Born 21 December 1954, Fort Lauderdale
  • Coached by father from age 6
  • Turned pro 1972
  • First Grand Slam: 1974 French Open at 19
  • 18 Grand Slam titles: French Open (1974, 75, 79, 80, 83, 85, 86), US Open (1975, 76, 77, 78, 80, 82), Australian Open (1982, 84), Wimbledon (1974, 76, 81)
  • 260 weeks at WTA No. 1
  • 157 WTA singles titles
  • Clay-court winning streak: 125 matches (August 1973 – May 1979)
  • Fed Cup: 8 times winner (1977–1990)
  • Ovarian cancer: 2022; in remission

What the Evert Family Story Teaches Us

A tennis-pro-coach father. A homemaker mother. Four siblings including a WTA-pro sister lost in 2020. Three marriages — to a British tennis player, an Olympic skier, and a golf legend. Three sons. A career that produced 18 Slams and the longest clay winning streak in tennis history.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Chrissie story carries the same lesson. Some careers dominate one surface for 125 straight matches.

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