Chris Evert vs Martina Navratilova - 1981 Australian Open F

Back when the Australian Open was played at the end of the calendar year (and on grass...check the bad bounces!), this contest between Chris & Martina was to determine the year-end #1 ranking on the Toyota Series points. Although coach Renee Richards holds up the 1-finger sign to Martina after the match, Evert held the #1 computer ranking into May of 1982. Still, Martina drove off with a Toyota car in addition to her prize money for this dramatic victory. Chris won the rematch in 1982. Video footage provided by chrisevert.net for the preservation of classic-era tennis.

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