Question: What professional tennis player from Fort Lauderdale made a Grand Slam debut in 1971 at the U.S. Open at 16 years old?
Answer: Chris Evert
Chris Evert, the daughter of a tennis coach, starred on the pro circuit from 1972 to the late 1980s. She was born in Fort Lauderdale in 1954. Her 89.97% winning percentage is the second-highest in the Open Era for men or women, while her clay-court win percentage of 94.55% is a Women’s Tennis Association record. Over her career, she captured an astounding 157 titles, including 18 Grand Slam singles championships.
