On April 10, 1982, at the Family Circle Cup in Hilton Head, a young Andrea Jaeger achieved a notable victory, defeating the then-world number one, Chris Evert, with a score of 6-1, 1-6, 6-2. This marked a significant event as Jaeger became only the third player in nine years to conquer the formidable Evert on a clay court, joining the ranks of Tracy Austin and Hana Mandlikova. Prior to this defeat, Evert, affectionately known as “Chrissie,” had amassed an astonishing record of 199 victories on her preferred surface since 1973, including an incredible streak of 125 consecutive wins.
English Translation:
On this date, April 10, 1982, at the Family Circle Cup held in Hilton Head, the rising talent Andrea Jaeger triumphed over the world’s top-ranked player, Chris Evert, in a match that concluded with scores of 6-1, 1-6, 6-2. This defeat was a rare occurrence, making Jaeger only the third player in a nine-year span to overcome the dominant Evert on clay, following in the footsteps of Tracy Austin and Hana Mandlikova. Since 1973, “Chrissie” had secured no less than 199 victories on her favored surface, establishing an remarkable unbeaten run of 125 consecutive matches.
