NOW YOU KNOW
Most consecutive years with Grand Slam singles tennis titles from 1968 to present. Pete Sampras’ streak still active:
Steffi Graf 10 years (1987-96)
For the record:
12:00 a.m. June 29, 2001 FOR THE RECORD
Los Angeles Times Friday June 29, 2001 Home Edition Part A Part A Page 2 A2 Desk 1 inches; 23 words Type of Material: Correction
Tennis--Chris Evert’s record in Grand Slam events was incorrect in a Sports graphic on Wednesday. Evert won major tournaments in 13 consecutive years (1974-86).
Pete Sampras Eight years (1993-2000)
Bjorn Borg Eight years (1974-81)
Martina Navratilova Seven years (1981-87)
Billie Jean King Five years (1971-75)
Chris Evert Five years (1974-78)
Source: World Features Syndicate
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