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The difference is almost all mental. The top players just hate to lose. I think that's the difference. A champion hates to lose even more than she loves to win.
Chris Evert
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Chris Evert
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 21
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Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Christine Marie Evert
Chris Evert-Lloyd
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