What was the biggest choke in womens' tennis?.

1993 French Open Quarterfinal : Mary Joe Fernandez vs Sabatini - In this marathon match, Sabatini was leading Mary Joe 6-1, 5-1 and held 5 match points. But Mary Joe would turn the tables on Sabatini. Mary Joe finally disposed of Sabatini 1-6,7-6,10-8.

1993 Wimbledon final : Steffi Graf vs Jana Novotna - Who could forget Jana choking that match away, giving Steffi another Wimbledon crown?. Jana was up 5-1 in the third set, but couldn't close the deal.

1995 French Open 3rd Round : Chanda Rubin vs Jana Novotna - Chanda was trailing 0-5, love 40 in the final set. Jana burned 9 match points, giving Chanda the match. Chanda won by a final of 7-6,4-6,8-6.

1991 Wimbledon Final : Steffi Graf vs Sabatini - In this match, Sabatini served twice for the title, and still lost. In the end, Steffi throttled Sabatini 8-6 in the third set to take the Championship.

1991 French Open Quarterfinal: Jana Novotna vs Sabatini - In a battle of chokers, Jana won the first set, and lead Sabatini 5-2 in the 2nd. Jana held 2 match points, but Sabatini rallied for the win. Jana lost this match more than Sabatini won it.

Created on December 10, 2007
by Maria