# Navratilova and Evert's final match

> Martina Navratilova beat Chris Evert 6-2, 6-2 in their 80th and final match.
- Title: Navratilova and Evert's final match · Tennis Majors | Shortify
- Summary: Martina Navratilova beat Chris Evert 6-2, 6-2 in their 80th and final match. Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert in the 1988 Chicago Virginia Slims…
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- Published: 2026-11-13T12:40:00+00:00
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- Topics: martina navratilova, chris evert, chicago virginia slim, grand slam, tennis rivalry, 1988, final match, 80th match, sports
## The day
November 13, 1988 marked the final encounter between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert.
## The match
Navratilova defeated Evert 6-2, 6-2 in the Chicago Virginia Slims final.
## The rivalry
Their rivalry spanned 80 matches, with Navratilova leading 43-37.
## The context
The two had faced each other in 14 Grand Slam finals and were teammates in the American Fed Cup.
## Navratilova's record
Navratilova held the world No 1 ranking for 332 weeks and won 17 Grand Slam singles titles.
## Evert's record
Evert won 18 Grand Slam singles titles and was world No 1 for seven seasons.
## The match dynamics
Navratilova played a fast court game while Evert struggled with her defensive style.
## Evert's quote
Evert said, 'Her serve is a real weapon, and I don't have a weapon on this court'.

> Her serve is a real weapon, and I don't have a weapon on this court
## Navratilova's quote
Navratilova noted, 'I was down only two break points the whole match'.

> I was down only two break points the whole match
## The aftermath
Evert retired from professional tennis in 1989, Navratilova retired in 1994.
## The legacy
Their rivalry ended with Navratilova winning 43-37 and becoming the oldest Grand Slam champion.
## The friendship
Evert called Navratilova 'one of my closest friends' despite their rivalry.
## The final note
This match marked the end of their 80-match rivalry, the last time they played.
## Key takeaway

Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert in the 1988 Chicago Virginia Slims final, ending their 80-match rivalry.