Second-seeded Martina Navratilova became the all-time singles titles leader by beating third-seeded Jana Novotna 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 7-5 in the final of the Virginia Slims of Chicago on Sunday.
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Navratilova won her 158th career singles championship and 12th Chicago Slims crown. She and Chris Evert, who retired in 1989, had been tied with 157 championships. Jimmy Connors is the men's leader with 109 singles championships.