Graf–Navratilova rivalry

Updated on Dec 17, 2024

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Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova met 18 times during their careers. Their overall head-to-head series is tied 9–9, with Graf having a 4–2 record in Grand Slam finals and Navratilova having a 5–4 record in Grand Slam matches winning the last Grand Slam match between the two of them despite being 34 at the time. Both appeared in 3 consecutive Wimbledon Singles finals (1987–89) and thrilled the fans with their enthralling tennis.

It is notable that the age difference between Navratilova and Graf is more than 12.5 years.

Breakdown of the rivalry

Hard courts: Navratilova, 5–2

Clay courts: Graf, 2–0

Grass courts: Graf, 2–1

Carpet courts: Equal, 3–3

Grand Slam matches: Navratilova, 5–4

Grand Slam finals: Graf, 4–2

Year-End Championships matches: Navratilova, 2–1

Year-End Championships finals: Equal, 1–1

Fed Cup matches: None

All finals: Graf, 8–4

All matches: Equal, 9–9

References

Graf–Navratilova rivalry Wikipedia

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