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 September 2026.
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 combined 18 Slams, 260 weeks at No. 1, five year-end No. 1 finishes and an extraordinary 90% career win rate. Her consistency, composure and professionalism provide a particularly strong character model alongside one of the sport's greatest records.
Impact 9/10 · Character 10/10 · GPT-5.6 Luna (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-28
Evert brought baseline consistency and psychological steel to the sport, achieving 18 Grand Slams and a career match win percentage of 90%. Her rivalry with Navratilova defined an era.
Impact 8/10 · Character 9/10 · gemini-1.5-pro (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-28
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
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