You know, when I look back, sometimes I don't recognize that person.

She was so, or I was, so disciplined and so dedicated and committed to one thing.

And that was to win.

On the TED Audio Collective, this is Design Matters with Debbie Millman.

For 18 years, Debbie Millman has been talking with designers and other created people about what they do,

how they got to be who they are, and what they're thinking about and working on.

On this episode, Chris Everett talks about her career and the business of Women's Tennis.

Our generation built a tour and we worked hard to build that tour.

When you think of Chris Everett, you might think of her many years at the very top of Women's Tennis,

of her double-handed backhand and her way of dominating the baseline.

You might remember her epic matches with tennis legends, including Billie Jean King and Martina Nevertelova,

or you might think of her as an expert tennis commentator on television,

where for decades now she has been displaying her deep knowledge of the physical and psychological aspects of the game.

Along with being central to the development of Women's Tennis as a major sporting event,

she has also other creative passions, including jewelry design.

Today, we're going to talk about her new line of tennis bracelets and her groundbreaking legendary career.

Chris Everett, welcome to Design Matters.

Thank you. I'm so happy to be here with you.

Chris, I understand when you were five years old,

you were in the live audience of a popular children's program called The Skipper Chuck Show,

and the audience was all kids,

and there was a segment wherein Skipper Chuck would ask questions.

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