Highest career win percentage of the Open Era and a major title in 13 consecutive years.
Active 1972–1989
| Indicator | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam titles Achievement | 18 | 78 |
| Weeks at No. 1 Dominance | 260 | 69 |
| Year-end No. 1 finishes Dominance | 5 | 63 |
| Career match win % Dominance | 90% | 100 |
| Most Slams in one season Peak | 2 | 50 |
| Seasons from first to last Slam Longevity | 13 | 68 |
| Career singles titles Longevity | 157 | 94 |
Score = 100 × (value − floor) ÷ (best in category − floor). Pillars are averaged, then weighted per the GOAT Standard v1.0. Source: www.wtatennis.com, as of 2025 season end.
Won 18 Slams, and her 90% career win rate is the best in the pool. She reached the semifinals or better in 52 of 56 Slams she entered, a model of consistency. She was an exemplary ambassador and a gracious rival.
Impact 8/10 · Character 10/10 · Claude Opus 5.5 (medium effort) via chat app, 2026-09-25
Evert's 18 Slams, 260 weeks at No. 1, 90% career win rate, and 157 titles establish remarkable consistency and competitive control over 13 Slam seasons. Her composure and professionalism are especially strong character evidence, while her baseline style helped define an era.
Impact 9/10 · Character 10/10 · GPT-5.6 Luna (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-25
Evert matched Navratilova with 18 Grand Slams and an astonishing 90 percent career match win percentage. Her grace, baseline consistency, and fierce sportsmanship popularized the women's tour globally.
Impact 9/10 · Character 9/10 · gemini-2.5-pro (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-25
18 majors, 260 weeks at No. 1 and a 90% win rate defined consistency and baseline excellence; her rivalry with Navratilova elevated the sport's popularity and her grace under pressure remains exemplary.
Impact 8/10 · Character 9/10 · Grok 4.5 (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-25