Rivalries That Made History In Women's Tennis

4.  Steffi Graf and Gabriela Sabatini

Having faced each other 40 times in a decade this couple was the hottest one. In 40 encounters, 3 were Grand Slam Finals. Sabatani defeated Graf to win the 1990 U.S Open title. Their game is otherwise hot with fans as they come up with songs to mock at the rivals.

Their best match would be the 1991 Wimbledon Final as Sabatini nearing the win. Graf’s victory was a shocking surprise to everyone as she played with excellent energy and rose up to win the title.

5. Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova

These both professional players faced each other in an astonishing 80 times within two decades. This is a number that hasn’t been crossed by any other rivals so far. These two players took the game to another level with their remarkable performance. Their game was not just about winning.

Evert and Navratilova ended their careers having won 18 titles each. They were both good friends off-court unlike other rivals. When asked about this peculiar relation, Evert had once said that, “That’s a women thing.”

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