Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors were once considered one of tennis’ most iconic couples and even got engaged, though they never made it to marriage. AdTrendingIn a 1975 interview with The New York Times, shortly after her split with Jimmy Connors, Chris Evert revealed the real reason behind their breakup. AdLike Chris Evert, Jimmy Connors has also spoken in the past about why their marriage never happened. Jimmy Connors on his split with Chris Evert: "The timing was bad"Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert | Image Source: GettyIn his 2013 memoir The Outsider, Jimmy Connors revealed his version of why the wedding never took place. He suggested that Chris Evert became pregnant with his child earlier that year and chose to have an abortion without telling him beforehand.