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There were times when deep down inside I wanted to win so badly I could actually will it to happen. I think most of my career has been based on desire.

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Chris Evert
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 21
Tennis Player
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Christine Marie Evert
Chris Evert-Lloyd
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