CHCHRISSIE'S APPROACH TO TENNIS IS ALIVE & THRIVING
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Chrissie's HOOD(R) 'Simply Smart(R) Milk' partnership spawns website!

Chris has been hard at work for the past few months on developing a health information website with HOOD(R) 'Simply Smart(R) Milk' that includes podcasts and video segments on topics including pre-match preparation, diet, and rivalries. Not to mention some of recipes for making yummy snacks that are also healthy. Take a look at the site by clicking here or the picture to the right.

The dates for the 2010 Chris Evert / Raymond James Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic has been set for November 5-7, 2010.

You can get more information on tickets for the event at the website here, or by checking in with Chris Evert Charities Facebook page which will be updated regularly.

The 1981 Australian Open final where Martina beats Chris 7-5 in the 3rd set aired in a special broadcast on the Tennis Channel on Monday, January 11 at 7 pm & 10 pm.

The following evening, the 1982 Australian Open final where Chris avenges this loss, beating Martina 6-3 2-6 6-3, aired on the Tennis Channel on Tuesday, January 12 at 7 pm & 10 pm.

You can check for further info in the Tennis Channel schedule here.

The Chris Evert Pro Celebrity Charity highlights aired on ESPN2 on Wednesday January 20 at 2:30 pm.

Entering into a whole new world of interactive communication with her fans, Chrissie has joined the Facebook community with an official fan page, with chrisevert.net providng archival footage and classic images.

Chris will send photos from her various promotional shoots or even from her vacations, as seen here surfing in Hawaii. She will also be taking questions from fans on a random basis!

you can click here to join us at facebook, and 'FAN' Chris so that you're in the loop on all the latest!

Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro Celebrity Tennis Charity weekend raised another $700,000!

Chrissie's star studded 20th anniversary charity tennis classic raised another $700,000 over the weekend, bringing Chris Evert Charities' total to $18.5 million.

The weekend was filled with tennis rallies, outrageous commentaries, fantastic auction packages, and an incredible evening cocktail party and gala. You can read the article at tennis week and join in the fun vicariously.

Highlights from the event will be shown in January on ESPN2.

Chrissie is seen here at the gala with Martina Navratilova and Dara Torres.

CHRIS EVERT / RAYMOND JAMES PRO-CELEBRITY TENNIS CLASSIC, November 6-8, 2009!!

This is the 20th Anniversary of giving for Chrissie's charity classic, which has raised over $17.7 million dollars to help ensure a bright future for at-risk children and their families, fighting drug addiction in Florida.

Two days of tennis action will be played at the Delray Beach Tennis Center featuring tennis legends, actors, comedians & musicans!

This year's 20th Anniversary line-up is among the most comprehensively star-studded in the event's history, including Monica Seles, Martina Navratilova, Pam Shriver, Lindsay Davenport, Bruce Jenner, Kris Jenner, Gavin Rossdale, Jeffrey Donovan, Matt Lauer, Elisabeth Shue, Jana Novotna, Jon Lovitz, Stone Phillips, Alan Thicke, Vince Spadea, Justin Gimelstob, Brian Kilmeade, and tennis historian & commentator Bud Collins!

Plus, Natalie Cole will headline the entertainment at the Saturday Night Gala at the Boca Raton Resort and Club.

You can purchase tickets here or just get more information here on the event.

Chris and Martina meet in New York for New ESPN Documentary.

As reported by chrisevert.net earlier in the summer, ESPN's 30 for 30 series is creating an hour-long documentary about the Chris Evert/Martina Navratilova rivalry, which will air next summer.

The two all-time great champs met for a full week in New York for interviews with Hannah Storm and documentarians Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern. You can see the inital promotional announcement here!

Chrissie was interviewed in this piece about the Chris Evert Children's Hospital that will air Wednesday night, Sept. 16 at 7:30 pm on NBC6. For more info, you can click here.

A piece was aired about Chris and the tennis academy on Teen Kid News over the weekend of
Sept 26. Check the schedule here listed by state.

HOOD(R) 'Simply Smart(R) Milk' sponsors contest!

Offering an incredible VIP Tennis Weekend, the latest 'Simply Smart(R) Milk' campaign from Hood(R) --for which Chrissie is currently running radio ads throughout the eastern United States-- is sponsoring a sweepstakes for a chance to play tennis with Chris and mingle with celebrities at the Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic in Boca Raton this November. Click the image to the left to be part of it!

FOX & FRIENDS MORNING SHOW: Chrissie was on the Fox & Friends morning show on September 10 at 6:30 am. You can view it here.

OTHER USO-09 APPEARANCES: Chris signed autographs at the US Open and was on ESPN later in the day on Sept 10 with Hannah Storm. (picture to the right). She also recorded a segment for the Tennis Channel with Martina Navratilova (see video here) interviewing, so keep on the look out for that. Chris will also be part of the ceremony between the two semifinal matches on 'Super Saturday'.

TENNIS CHANNEL CLASSIC: Chris Evert v. Martina Navratilova, 1984 US Open Final - aired on Tennis Channel at midnight on August 25.

ESPN CLASSIC: Chris Evert v. Tracy Austin, 1979 US Open Final - aired on ESPN Classic at noon on August 30.

Chrissie decided to join the chorus of past players who have made a point of criticising the current generation of player's tendency to grunt as more than just exhaling.

Along with Martina Navratilova, Evert suggests a strategic ploy is behind the noisy squeels of some top players. You can read one of the articles here on the topic.

The 1973 WIMBLEDON FINAL between Chris Evert and Billie Jean King aired on THE TENNIS CHANNEL: Wimbledon Classics on Monday, June 15 at 7 & 10 pm. Chris Evert Biography feature aired on June 30 at 11 pm.

Chrissie's 1971 US Open SF against Billie Jean was aired on July 6 at 7 pm.

You can check for further info in the Tennis Channel schedule here.

The 1978 WIMBLEDON FINAL betwen Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova was also aired on ESPN Classic, Sunday June 21 at 2 pm.

PLAY IT LIKE IT'S HAPPENING:

New EA SPORTS video game features CHRIS EVERT & other Greats!

EA SPORTS is releasing a new video game "GRAND SLAM TENNIS" featuring 23 of the game's best players ever. According to the site, 'Licensed pros will play true to their actual playing styles, including all-court, defensive baseliner, offensive baseliner, and serve and volley.'

Read about it at the EA Sports website where you can see video previews of what the game is like. It HIT STORES JUNE 8 and you can now order it here!

Will ESPN soon feature Chris & Martina in New Documentary?

ESPN anchor Hannah Storm said she will team with former NBC Sports colleague Lisa Lax and Lax’s sister — filmmaker Nancy Stern — to produce a film about the Chris Evert/Martina Navratilova tennis rivalry for ESPN’s 30 for 30 series.

The article can be found here which states that Storm and her team will try to tell the story of the rivalry through the players' eyes.

Chris does Radio Spot for Hood 'Simply Smart' Milk Products

Chris Evert has lent her voice in support of the Hood Brand 'Simply Smart' Milk campaign, recording radio spots to be aired in local markets from Maine to Connecticut & Georgia to Florida carrying this innovative line of products.

Hood came up with a natural technique called ultra-filtration to remove some of the liquid that can make low-fat and fat-free milks look and taste watery. Simply Smart 1% tastes like whole milk, and Simply Smart Fat Free tastes like 2%. This makes living healthy easier and Chris was glad to support it - though this is by no means her first campaign efforts for milk, as seen here from the 2005 'Got Milk?' campaign!

CHRISSIE ON TV! VCR ALERT: Chris Evert/ Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Classic will air on espn2 on January 21 at 2 am.

Also, Tennis Channel introducing a new 'Tennis Channel Academy 08' program this past November featuring ETA director JOHN EVERT! Chris teaches her backhand stroke during the program. It continues to be shown, so you can check specific info in the Tennis Channel details here.

Queen Evert Holds Court with Famous Lipizzaner Stallion © Jay Kravetz / PR Photos

2008 Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic is on the way!

Get ready! The 19th Annual Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Classic will be held on November 1-2, 2008 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center. This yearly event has raised $16.8 Million during its near 20-year run in raising money to support mothers in their fight against drug abuse and homelessness, and to assist neglected and abused children in South Florida

Among the stars scheduled to join Chris and compete in the two days of tennis action are tennis greats Jim Courier, Jana Novotna, Lindsay Davenport, Murphy Jensen and Vince Spadea. They will be joined by television stars Scott Foley (“The Unit”), Alan Thicke (“Growing Pains”), Maeve Quinlan (“South of Nowhere”), comedian and film star Jon Lovitz (“Saturday Night Live”), and musician Gavin Rossdale. Other participants are scheduled to be announced in the coming weeks.

Included in the fun will be a performance by world famous white Andolusian horses, The Lipizzaner Stallions which can be seen here on video as well as The Commodores performing at the Gala on Saturday night! Tickets and further information can be found here.

CHRISSIE ON TV! VCR ALERT: Tennis Channel is showing A&E Biography's 2004 special on Chrissie's life as a champion including her fabled relationship with Jimmy Connors, her intense rivalry with Martina Navratilova, and her journey of motherhood!

You can check specific info in the Tennis Channel details here.

Air dates: September 30 at 8 pm & 11 pm

Chrissie Unites with Past Champions in Historic 40th Anniversary US Open Opening Night Presentation

Among the tennis greats on-hand for Opening Night of the Open-Era 40th Anniversary of the US Open --in addition to Chris Evert-- are Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, Rod Laver, Ivan Lendl, Tracy Austin, Martina Navratilova, Stan Smith, Boris Becker, Gabrielle Sabatini, John Newcombe, Ilie Nastase, Guillermo Vilas and Mats Wilander.

The celebration includes a look back to the very first US Open in 1968 with Virginia Wade, the first women’s singles US Open champion, and Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe and her daughter Camera Ashe, representing their late husband and father Arthur Ashe, who won the 1968 men’s singles title. Additionally, present day players appearing in the celebration include Roger Federer, Lindsay Davenport, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Marat Safin and Andy Roddick. Read more here.

You can WATCH THE CEREMONY here by scrolling down to the August 26th video segments, and also among August 25th videos, see the "Red Carpet" feature where Chris is interviewed.

Evert interviewed by ESPN about the French Open...

Chris gave a lengthy and insightful interview to ESPN regarding the French Open championships. Check it out here - it's a keeper!

On the agenda: Motherhood & tennis, the Williams Controversy, The Evert Tennis Academy's involvement with the future of US tennis, and Roger Federer's bid for that elusive French title.

CHRIS EVERT ON TV:

VCR ALERT: On The Tennis Channel, THE EVERT ERA will air from April 29 through May 4. This is an all-new documentary made by TTC about the whole Evert clan, from Jimmy Evert to the Evert Tennis Academy today. Read about it here at The Tennis Channel site.

Also - 1984 French Open final between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert will air April 27 at 7 pm on The Tennis Channel.

If you missed it, here on Oprah.com is a full runthrough of the show.

Chrissie Attends the 35th Anniversary of Family Circle Cup & Tribute Dinner for Lee Jackson

Chris Evert will attend the 35th Anniversary of The Family Circle Cup tennis tournament, which Chrissie won more than any other player in history, on April 12-20. She will not be going to commentate, but may visit the booth.

In addition to visiting with sponsors & signing autographs, Chris will be attending a dinner & tribute for legendary tennis official Lee Jackson, who passed away this past December. Read about her life and contributions to the game here.

Chris Evert Hosts Everglades Benefit

Feb 15, 2008 - Chrissie was the host for a great cause, the preservation of the Everglades, an dinner event which included honored guests Governor Charlie Crist and Senator Bill Nelson, Donald Trump, Nick Bollettieri, and in performance, Diana Ross!

Chris Evert to develop tennis facilities at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai

Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai’s premier residential golf development, has announced a strategic partnership with tennis legend Chris Evert. The tennis legend will offer her consultation on and brand the tennis facilities throughout Jumeirah Golf Estates. Read about it here.

CHRIS EVERT ON TV:

VCR ALERT: Highlights from the Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Classic were aired on ESPN2 on Monday, January 14, 2008.

January 2008 - Chris Evert's classic 3-set win against Martina Navratilova in the 1982 Australian Open final was re-broadcast on The Tennis Channel in December. The Ice Princess claimed her 2nd of 3-straight Grand Slam titles during the 1982-83 season, storming net to confound Martina in a thriller Down Under... One of the Great Rivalry's finest clashes!

Sunday, December 9 @ 7 pm -- 1982 Australian Open Final - Chris Evert v. Martina Navratilova
also showing Dec 11 @ 3 pm, Dec 13 @ midnight, Dec 16 @ 8 am.

Chris Evert at the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County Seventh Annual Champagne Breakfast.

NOV 15 - Craig Dolch of the Palm Beach Post wrote, "The highlight was listening to former tennis star Chris Evert talk for more than a half hour about the battles women had to overcome in their sport to gain equality. Evert, who was fed questions by moderator Dottie Pepper of Jupiter, was engaging, funny and downright interesting as she touched on all aspects of her sport and the challenges women face in raising a family and having a career."

"Put it this way: I’ve listened to sports discussions for most of my life, and I learned more from Evert about her sport than I have during any other session."

Read the great interview with Chris from the event by clicking here!

The 18th Annual Chris Evert/ Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic earns $1.2 million!

NAVRATILOVA JOINS CHRIS ON COURT FOR CHARITY!

Chrissie's $15.6 million annual fundraiser BECAME A $16.8 MILLION fundraiser with this weekend's earnings November 2 - 4, 2007. Martina Navratilova joined Chrissie on court after four years away from the event, with Evert & Gavin Rossdale beating Navratilova & Scott Foley 6-3. In addition, Jim Courier, Jana Novotna, Mark Philippoussis, Mary Carillo, Murphy Jensen, and Bud Collins were there from the tennis world. Chrissie was joined by former President George Bush, Jon Lovitz, Gavin Rossdale (lead singer of 'Bush'), Don King, Jerry Van Dyke, Full House's Candace Cameron, Gala emcee Stone Phillips and live music from KC & the Sunshine Band!

Chrissie was at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on October 24 at 6:30 pm to receive a Sports Award for excellence as an athlete on and off the court-- for exceling as a competitor and champion, but also for making a difference in her community.

Also being celebrated at the 13th Annual ALS Awards Benefit were baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson (whose daughter will be present to accept the award) and ex-Yankee catcher Joe Girardi. The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit voluntary health organization whose sole mission is to find a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Learn more about it by clicking on the link to the right.

With an article title worthy of Chris Evert.Net Manual of Style standards, this fantastic interview with Chrissie from September 25, 2007 appeared in the St. Petersburg Florida Times.

"It's been a tough year," Chris tells the SP Times, but our favorite tennis coach & mom assures, "Each decade brings special gifts."

This very cool article is here to read and enjoy.

If you were listening closely to the Wimbledon Championships broadcasts this year, you may have heard some good news about Evert Tennis Academy student, Madison Brengle, one of the USTA High Development girls who has already moved to ETA.

She lives and trains with the Academy (and her USTA coaches) when she is not travelling.

Madison was a finalist at Jr. Wimbledon. She lost in 3 sets to Urzula Radwanska of Poland in the final.

Read more recent news on the Evert Tennis Academy here in an interview with John Evert and a terrific article in the New York Times from August.

Chrissie's son, Alex, is 'IN THE NEWS!'

With so much attention always going to his famous parents, tennis legend Chris Evert and Olympic skier Andy Mill, it's great to see that Alex Mill --now 15 years old, the same age Chrissie was when she famously downed world number one Margaret Court in straight sets-- is making a name for himself in skateboarding.

This August 4th article in the Aspen Times is a great read, stating "Alex, a slender 15-year-old who bears a striking resemblance to his mother, looks like he's as much as ease on four wheels as Mill on skis or Evert with racket in hand."

Read up on his accomplishments by clicking here. Go Alex!!

Set Your VCRs! Evert On TV:

Sister Andrea Jaeger visited the Chris Evert Children's Hospital last week. Chrissie met her there and they dropped in on many sick children and brought them toys. NBC covered this visit.

The Today Show piece aired Friday, Feb 2nd in the 8:00am hour and the Nightly News piece airs Friday night at 6:30pm EST.

CHRIS EVERT PRO-CELEBRITY CHARITY EVENT aired on January 15 at midnight on ESPN2. You can also read about all the fun at the event at Tennisweek.com by clicking here.

Chrissie taped a segment for “Costas Now” which aired on Tuesday, December 5 on HBO at 10pm.

Chris was also interviewed on San Francisco's KRON. Video here.

L'il Chrissie signs autographs for lines of fans at the USO

Chris Evert was at Grand Central Station on Friday August 25 at 9 am along with other tennis greats including Rafael Nadal and Kim Clijsters, who were in attendance throughout the day from 7 am until 6 pm. She was also at American Express @ Madison Square Park in a chat with Mary Carillo on Tuesday, August 29 at 1 pm.

Then, Chris was on the CBS Early Show on September 7. Chrissie gets on court for the feature and you can still catch her hilarious video segment here!

Chrissie spoke at the US Open's "Night of Legends" Ceremony to honor Billie Jean King as the National Tennis Stadium was re-named after her. This took place on Monday August 28 at the start of the evening session. Diana Ross performed. Information about the event is on the attached pdf file.

And if you missed Chris' speech for her legendary pal Martina Navratilova at Martina's Induction into the Court of Champions this year at the US Open, you can view the video of her speech by clicking here.

Chris looks amazing in her new commercial for Citracal. We are pleased to say you can view the commercial online by clicking this link.

By the way, Chris says the new "Citracal Creamy Bites taste great!" -- Her kids are also featured in the commercial.

The Issue date will be July 3-10, 2006, which will close Monday June 26th and is on newsstands June 28th.

For subscribers, SI.com has the article available to view online.

The issue also includes an amazing 'Flashback' piece of Chris writing her farewells to tennis back in 1989. You can read our version of it by clicking here.

Chris is pictured here with her boys (from the left) Alex, Colton and Nicky.

CHRISSIE ON TV: HBO aired a special on Billie Jean King called "Portrait of a Pioneer" on Wednesday, April 26 at 10 pm.

Chrissie was interviewed for this program, so you can catch her while tuning in to the documentary about this landmark athlete.

For more information, check out the link to HBO Sports.

The irrepressible Chris Evert showed up at this year's Indian Wells, California final trophy presentation, and laughs here with champion Maria Sharapova during the ceremony on March 18.

Chrissie also got on court herself on April 5th for the Jim Courier Mercedes-Benz Charity Classic in Tampa Florida with Jim Courier, Anna Kournikova and John McEnroe which you can read about here. And you can also see a video stream about the event here.

PERSONAL NOTE:

Remarkably, CHRISSIE TURNED 51 on December 21, 2005!

As usual, HAPPY BIRTHDAY & New Years wishes were sent on behalf of ChrisEvert.Net visitors and you can be sure, Chris kicked in the next half-century in style!

Her killer backhand is still quite intact, as the report from the Pro Celeb event below attests.

The annual Chris Evert/Bank of America Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic held on December 3-4, 2005 raised another record-tying $1.2 million for Chris Evert charities!

CLICK HERE TO READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Last year's event also raised a record $1.2 million. Read more about it, and how Chrissie defeated world #1 Lindsay Davenport in their doubles match with a rocknroll doubles partner, in the PRESS RELEASE from 2004 here!

NOTE: Event highlights were televised on ESPN2 on January 27 at 12:30 a.m. EST
(9:30 p.m. PST on Jan. 26)

Chrissie played in an exhibition event with Monica Seles on August 11th, 2005.

Read about the pre-event press here and what happened here!

VIDEO interviews HERE!

Chrissie received a Humanitarian Award at the First Annual OT 10 Awards Gala on June 25 at the Omni Hotel at the CNN Center in Atlanta, GA. The ceremony, created by OverTime (OT) Magazine, recognizes athletes who contribute unyielding support through community service, charitable donations and entrepreneurial business endeavors. Read more about it here.

SPECIAL THANKS to OT Magazine for providing us with this copy of the feature --(c) 2005 OT, All Rights Reserved-- for ChrisEvert.Net readers. Download article!

A new book came out on June 7 about the rivalry of Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova entitled "The Rivals" by Johnette Howard.

Read the author's comments to ChrisEvert.Net readers and a description of the book here

and our CE.net exclusive interview about the book and the rivalry here.

You can order at Amazon.com by clicking here in the UK and here in the US.

Here's Chrissie at the Black-Tie dinner after the Pro Celeb Tennis event last December 2004. Ted Tinling may well be alive and stitching away in Chris Evert's closet.

Also, read the FANTASTIC INTERVIEW from over the Thanksgiving Holiday with Chrissie discussing the Pro/Celeb event, life after tennis, and her new #1...her kids!

The ever-(t)-lovely Christine Marie Evert was at the Celebrity Jam in December.

check out more pix here!

Chrissie was at the "Wimbledon" movie premier (See movie trailer here!) in LA on Sept. 13th, as usual in stunning style. The whole family was on-hand for the festivities. Below, Chris is with husband Andy Mill and their three sons, Alexander, Nicholas, and Colton. The movie was released on DVD Dec 28.

As some of you may have seen on The Tennis Channel, Chrissie was in Newport, Rhode Island as part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Tennis Hall Of Fame. As the articles all say, Chris received--to no surprise--the largest applause of all the Greats on hand, including John McEnroe, Margaret Court, & Rod Laver.

There's a video of the event here.

Some pix of Chris at the ceremony here.

There's an article on the event that features Chris here and another more general article on the proceedings here!

Some pictures from the 2003 Chris Evert Pro/Celeb event have been put on-line at the tennis roundup website. Check them out by clicking on the link.

Can you believe she's lookin' this good? Somebody get that girl a tennis racquet and throw her in a tournament!!

She's still got that high-backhand sidespin to rattle her celebrity opponents!!

Read about the line-up of stars and the happenings of the CHRIS EVERT PRO/CELEBRITY event HERE which included Friends star Matthew Perry, former President George Bush, Saturday Night Live alum Chevy Chase, and surprise guest, Jennifer Capriati.