In the aftermath of her defection from Communist Czechoslovakia, Martina is feeling lost, both on and off the court. But she and Chris start to become friends, and decide to compete as a team in doubles. Until Chris, concerned her singles rival may be getting too familiar with her game, breaks it off. 

CORRECTION: The final score of the 1975 US Open final between Chris Evert and Evonne Goolagong was 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. The final score mentioned in this episode (6-3, 6-0) is from the 1976 final. 

In the aftermath of her defection from Communist Czechoslovakia, Martina is feeling lost, both on and off the court. But she and Chris start to become friends, and decide to compete as a team in doubles. Until Chris, concerned her singles rival may be getting too familiar with her game, breaks it off.&nbsp;
CORRECTION:&nbsp;The final score of the 1975 US Open final between Chris Evert and Evonne Goolagong was 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. The final score mentioned in this episode (6-3, 6-0) is from the 1976 final.&nbsp;

Biggest Rivalries of All Time is a documentary-style series covering the most epic and dramatic rivalries in women’s sports, hosted by broadcaster Cari Champion. Each season unpacks a rivalry, beat by beat, and explores how it shaped women’s sports, and the larger culture, then and now. 

Season 1 explores the rivalry between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, the two tennis giants who faced each other 80 times over 15 years. Billie Jean King has called it the greatest rivalry in the history of all sports. This season delves into not just their rivalry, but their unusual friendship, and how it transformed the sport and our culture.

Biggest Rivalries of All Time is a documentary-style series covering the most epic and dramatic rivalries in women&rsquo;s sports, hosted by broadcaster Cari Champion. Each season unpacks a rivalry, beat by beat, and explores how it shaped women&rsquo;s sports, and the larger culture, then and now.&nbsp;
Season 1 explores the rivalry between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, the two tennis giants who faced each other 80 times over 15 years. Billie Jean King has called it the greatest rivalry in the history of all sports. This season delves into not just their rivalry, but their unusual friendship, and how it transformed the sport and our culture.

Biggest Rivalries of All Time

Episode 2: Opposite Ends

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