March 23, 1995: Gabriela Sabatini’s Historic Collapse Against Kimiko Date at Miami Open

March 23, 1995, marked a significant upset in the semi-finals of the Miami Open, as world No. 7 Gabriela Sabatini endured a stunning defeat at the hands of Kimiko Date. Sabatini, from Argentina, had established a commanding lead, winning the first set 6-1 and holding a 5-1 advantage in the second. Despite having three match points, she was unable to close out the match, ultimately losing in a dramatic comeback with a final score of 1-6, 7-6, 7-6. Kimiko Date, a Japanese player born in 1970, had started her professional career in 1988 and successfully entered the top 100 rankings by 1990.