Chris Evert featured in Netflix documentary discussing her tennis legacy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Chris Evert, an 18-time Grand Slam champion, is the focus of the new Netflix documentary, 'Chris & Martina: The Final Set,' which premiered on June 26, 2026. The film explores her legendary rivalry and friendship with Martina Navratilova, highlighting their personal journeys with cancer. Evert, who retired in 1989, remains active in promoting tennis accessibility. She is regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in history, holding numerous records and accolades.
- •Chris Evert won 18 Grand Slam singles titles during her career.
- •The documentary details her rivalry with Martina Navratilova.
- •Evert has battled ovarian cancer twice and advocates for accessible tennis.
- •She holds the best winning percentage in tennis history.
- •Evert was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1995.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Where Is Chris Evert Now? Inside the Tennis Legend's Life After Retiring Over 30 Years Ago
"The 18-time Grand Slam champion is the subject of a new Netflix documentary, 'Chris & Martina: The Final Set'
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