Martina Navratilova's final match

Martina Navratilova's final match

Martina Navratilova played her last WTA Tour match on November 14, 1994.

The match result

Navratilova lost to Gabriela Sabatini 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the WTA Tour Championships.

Navratilova's career

Navratilova held the record for the longest reign at No 1 with 332 weeks and was ranked No 5 in the world.

Sabatini's background

Sabatini, born in 1970, won her first Grand Slam title at the 1990 US Open.

The match dynamics

Sabatini dominated the match with 37 winners and neutralized Navratilova's serve-and-volley game.

Navratilova's reaction

Navratilova said she didn't know whether to cry or laugh after losing her final match.

“I don’t know whether I should cry or laugh”

The ceremony

A six-minute tribute film and a commemorative banner were raised at Madison Square Garden.

Virginia Slims gift

Virginia Slims gave Navratilova a Harley-Davidson motorcycle as a farewell present.

Sabatini's response

Sabatini called Navratilova a great person and said it was an honor to beat her.

“I got to know Martina off the court. I have to say that she is a great person.”

Navratilova's comeback

Navratilova returned to doubles in 2000, winning the mixed doubles at the 2003 Australian Open.

Sabatini's retirement

Sabatini retired from professional tennis in 1996 after struggling with motivation.

Navratilova's final career

Navratilova won her last mixed doubles title at the 2006 US Open with Bob Bryan.

The legacy

Navratilova remains the oldest Grand Slam champion in history at age 46.

The impact

Navratilova's retirement marked the end of an era in women's tennis history.