2) 1984 Women’s final – Martina Navratilova vs Chris Evert
The rivalry between the 2 great Americans was much fabled in the 1970s and 80s and often considered one of the best in women’s tennis.
But coming into the 1984 US Open final, Navratilova had the clear edge over her rival. She had beaten Evert 12 straight times before this match (they met each other 80 times overall) and was only one win short of equalling Evert’s Open-era record of 55 straight wins on tour. Evert’s losses to Navratilova also had been one-sided and the same was expected this time.
But contrary to expectations, Evert came out firing on all cylinders and took the first set 6-4 to spark tremendous cheers from the crowd. But the champion that Navratilova was, she hit back to take the 2nd 6-4, despite facing 2 break points at a crucial stage. Though Evert produced some brilliant tennis in the 3rd, Navratilova kept her cool to win the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Though Evert would later admit that she choked, the match witnessed a momentum shift in their rivalry with Evert competing on level terms from then on.
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