Tag: Chris Evert

  • All-Time Tennis: Miami

    All-Time Tennis: Miami

    Jimmy Connors became the first six-time winner on tour, while Chris Evert collected her second title in Miami. In a stacked field, Connors had to beat Stan Smith and Novak Djokovic in three sets to reach the final. Goran Ivanisevic upset Roger Federer and Ivan Lendl to meet him there, but Connors prevailed in straight…

  • All-Time Tennis: Madrid

    All-Time Tennis: Madrid

    Ivan Lendl entered the second stage of the season at #2 in the rankings, and he only helped himself by winning his third tournament, taking home the men’s title in Madrid. After a number of disappointing outings, Chris Evert claimed her first championship, which included a straight-set semifinal victory over rival Martina Navratilova. Petra Kvitova…