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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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