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Wimbledon: Greatest Singles Finals

Navratilova Beats Evert, July 7, 1978

Navratilova Beats Evert, July 7, 1978

Martina Navratilova accepts congratulations from the Dutchess of Kent after defeating Chris Evert and earning her first Grand Slam title. Navratilova dropped a quick first set to Evert 2-6, but went on to win the next two 6-4, 7-5.

In this photo: Martina Navratilova, Duchess of Kent

Photo: Central Press/Getty Images

Jul 07, 1978
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