Chris , 1975-78 US Open women's singles tennis champion (5)

I believe the answer is:

evert

(Other definitions for evert that I've seen before include "arrange to have the wrong side out?" , "Former US World No 1 tennis player, b. 1954" , "Chris - - (women's tennis)" , "Chris --, female tennis star" , "Hitter of 6 [TENNIS BALL]" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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