Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, two of the greatest tennis players of all time, are regarded as one of the most intense rivalries in tennis history and all sports. Between 1973 and 1988, the two played 80 matches, 60 of which were finals. Navratilova had an overall head-to-head advantage of 43-37 and 36-24 in the finals.
Evert and Navratilova typically competed on the fastest courts (grass and inside), and it was on these surfaces that Navratilova's offensive serve-and-volley style of play prevailed over Evert's counterattacking baseline approach. Evert outperformed his competition, particularly on clay courts. Even though Navratilova held a slight advantage of 11-3 on clay, Evert led 10-5 on grass, 9-7 on outdoor hard courts, and 21-14 on indoor courts. In three-set victories, Evert had a 15-14 head-to-head edge, whereas Navratilova had a 29-22 advantage in straight-set victories. Key contests were dominated by Navratilova, who triumphed 10-4 in the finals and 14-8 overall.
Chris Evert vs Martina Navratilova’s Stats
| Factor | Martina Navratilova | Chris Evert |
| Age | 65 | 67 |
| Birth Date | 18 October 1956 | 21 December 1954 |
| Nationality | Czech Republic | American |
| Weight | 55 kgs | 57 kgs |
| Height | 5’8” | 5’6” |
| Turned Pro | 1974 | 1972 |
| Years on Tour | 48 | 50 |
| Plays | Left handed | Right handed |
| Backhand | Two handed | Two handed |
| YTD W/L | - | - |
| Career W/L | 142/219 | 1304/144 |
| YTD Titles | 0 | 0 |
| Career Titles | 167 | 154 |
| Career Prize Money | $21,626,089 | $8,896,195 |
| Year | Event | Round | Winner | Score |
| 1973 | Virginia Slims of Akron | Round of 16 | Evert | 7–6(5–4), 6–3 |
| 1973 | Eckerd Open | Semifinals | Evert | 7–5, 6–3 |
| 1974 | Virginia Slims of California | Round of 32 | Evert | 6–7, 6–3, 6–1 |
| 1974 | Italian Open | Final | Evert | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1975 | Virginia Slims of California | Semifinals | Evert | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 1975 | Virginia Slims of Washington | Quarterfinals | Navratilova | 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(5–4) |
| 1975 | Virginia Slims of Akron | Quarterfinals | Evert | 6–3, 6–1 |
| 1975 | Virginia Slims of Chicago | Semifinals | Navratilova | 6–4, 6–0 |
| 1975 | Virginia Slims of Philadelphia | Semifinals | Evert | 7–6, 6–4 |
| 1975 | Virginia Slims Championships | Final | Evert | 6–4, 6–2 |
| 1975 | Charleston Open | Final | Evert | 7–5, 6–4 |
| 1975 | Italian Open | Final | Evert | 6–1, 6–0 |
| 1975 | Roland Garros | Final | Evert | 2–6, 6–2, 6–1 |
| 1975 | US Open | Semifinals | Evert | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1975 | WTA Atlanta | Final | Evert | 2–6, 6–2, 6–0 |
| 1976 | L'Eggs World Series | Semifinals | Evert | 6–0, 6–3 |
| 1976 | Virginia Slims of Houston | Final | Navratilova | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1976 | Wimbledon | Semifinals | Evert | 6–3, 4–6, 6–4 |
| 1977 | Virginia Slims of Washington | Final | Navratilova | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 1977 | Virginia Slims of Seattle | Final | Evert | 6–2, 6–4 |
| 1977 | Virginia Slims of Los Angeles | Final | Evert | 6–2, 2–6, 6–1 |
| 1977 | Virginia Slims of Philadelphia | Final | Evert | 6–4, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 1977 | L'Eggs World Series | Final | Evert | 6–3, 7–6(5–3) |
| 1977 | Toyota Championships | Round of 32 | Evert | 6–4, 6–1 |
| 1978 | Eastbourne International | Final | Navratilova | 6–4, 4–6, 9–7 |
| 1978 | Wimbledon | Final | Navratilova | 2–6, 6–4, 7–5 |
| 1978 | WTA Atlanta | Final | Evert | 7–6(7–3), 0–6, 6–3 |
| 1978 | Toyota Championships | Final | Evert | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1978 | Lion's Cup | Final | Evert | 7–5, 6–2 |
| 1979 | Virginia Slims of California | Final | Navratilova | 7–5, 7–5 |
| 1979 | Virginia Slims of Los Angeles | Final | Evert | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1979 | Virginia Slims of Dallas | Final | Navratilova | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1979 | Eastbourne International | Final | Evert | 7–5, 5–7, 13–11 |
| 1979 | Wimbledon | Final | Navratilova | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1979 | Virginia Slims of Phoenix | Final | Navratilova | 6–1, 6–3 |
| 1979 | Brighton International | Final | Navratilova | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1980 | Virginia Slims of Chicago | Final | Navratilova | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1980 | Wimbledon | Semifinals | Evert | 4–6, 6–4, 6–2 |
| 1980 | Brighton International | Final | Evert | 6–4, 5–7, 6–3 |
| 1980 | Lion's Cup | Semifinals | Navratilova | 7–6, 6–2 |
| 1981 | Amelia Island Championships | Final | Evert | 6–0, 6–0 |
| 1981 | US Open | Semifinals | Navratilova | 7–5, 4–6, 6–4 |
| 1981 | Lion's Cup | Final | Navratilova | 6–3, 6–2 |
| 1981 | Sydney International | Final | Evert | 6–4, 2–6, 6–1 |
| 1981 | Australian Open | Final | Navratilova | 6–7(4–7), 6–4, 7–5 |
| 1982 | Wimbledon | Final | Navratilova | 6–1, 3–6, 6–2 |
| 1982 | Brighton International | Final | Navratilova | 6–1, 6–4 |
| 1982 | Australian Open | Final | Evert | 6–3, 2–6, 6–3 |
| 1982 | Toyota Championships | Final | Navratilova | 4–6, 6–1, 6–2 |
| 1983 | Virginia Slims of Dallas | Final | Navratilova | 6–4, 6–0 |
| 1983 | Virginia Slims Championships | Final | Navratilova | 6–2, 6–0 |
| 1983 | Virginia Slims of Los Angeles | Final | Navratilova | 6–1, 6–3 |
| 1983 | Canadian Open | Final | Navratilova | 6–4, 4–6, 6–1 |
| 1983 | US Open | Final | Navratilova | 6–1, 6–3 |
| 1983 | Lion's Cup | Final | Navratilova | 6–2, 6–2 |
| 1984 | US Indoor Championships | Final | Navratilova | 6–2, 7–6(7–4) |
| 1984 | Virginia Slims Championships | Final | Navratilova | 6–3, 7–5, 6–1 |
| 1984 | Amelia Island Championships | Final | Navratilova | 6–2, 6–0 |
| 1984 | Roland Garros | Final | Navratilova | 6–3, 6–1 |
| 1984 | Wimbledon | Final | Navratilova | 7–6(7–5), 6–2 |
| 1984 | US Open | Final | Navratilova | 4–6, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1985 | Virginia Slims of Florida | Final | Evert | 6–2, 6–4 |
| 1985 | Miami Open | Final | Navratilova | 6–2, 6–4 |
| 1985 | Virginia Slims of Dallas | Final | Navratilova | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1985 | Roland Garros | Final | Evert | 6–3, 6–7(4–7), 7–5 |
| 1985 | Wimbledon | Final | Navratilova | 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 |
| 1985 | Australian Open | Final | Navratilova | 6–2, 4–6, 6–2 |
| 1986 | Virginia Slims of Dallas | Final | Navratilova | 6–2, 6–1 |
| 1986 | Roland Garros | Final | Evert | 2–6, 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1986 | Virginia Slims of Los Angeles | Final | Navratilova | 7–6(7–5), 6–3 |
| 1987 | Virginia Slims of Houston | Final | Evert | 3–6, 6–1, 7–6(7–4) |
| 1987 | Roland Garros | Semifinals | Navratilova | 6–2, 6–2 |
| 1987 | Wimbledon | Semifinals | Navratilova | 6–2, 5–7, 6–4 |
| 1987 | Virginia Slims of Los Angeles | Semifinals | Evert | 6–2, 6–1 |
| 1987 | Stuttgart Open | Final | Navratilova | 7–5, 6–1 |
| 1988 | Australian Open | Semifinals | Evert | 6–2, 7–5 |
| 1988 | Virginia Slims of Houston | Final | Evert | 6–0, 6–4 |
| 1988 | Wimbledon | Semifinals | Navratilova | 6–1, 4–6, 7–5 |
| 1988 | Stuttgart Open | Final | Navratilova | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 1988 | Virginia Slims of Chicago | Final | Navratilova | 6–2, 6–2 |
FAQ
How many times did Chris Evert win Wimbledon?
Chris Evert won eighteen grand slam singles tournaments in her career which included three Wimbledon Championships.
How many times did Chris Evert face Martina Navratilova?
The pair faced each other for 80 times.
What is the net worth of Martina Navratilova?
Martina holds a net worth of $25 million USD.
