April 10, 1982: Chris Evert's Rare Clay Court Defeat
On April 10, 1982, a significant upset occurred at the Family Circle Cup in Hilton Head. The then world number one, Chris Evert, was defeated by the promising young player Andrea Jaeger with a score of 6-1, 1-6, 6-2. This loss was notable as it marked only the third time in nine years that Evert had been beaten on a clay court. Prior to this, only Tracy Austin and Hana Mandlikova had managed to achieve this feat against the formidable Evert. Since 1973, Evert, affectionately known as "Chrissie," had amassed an impressive 199 victories on her preferred surface, including an astonishing streak of 125 consecutive wins.
English Translation:
On April 10, 1982, at the Family Circle Cup in Hilton Head, the world's number one player, Chris Evert, was eliminated by the young Andrea Jaeger with a score of 6-1, 1-6, 6-2. She was only the third player in nine years to defeat the great Evert on clay, alongside Tracy Austin and Hana Mandlikova. Since 1973, "Chrissie" had secured no fewer than 199 matches on her favorite surface, establishing an incredible record of 125 consecutive wins.
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