Then I asked her, “What is it that you love about Martina?”
There was a pause on the other end of the line and a sigh.
“Oh God,” she said. “I think I’m going to cry.”
And she did. In that moment, I understood it would not be a small story.
— Sally Jenkins, Bitter rivals. Beloved friends. Survivors. After 50 years, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova understand each other like no one else can. When cancer came, they knew where to turn. (Washington Post, July 3, 2023)
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They have been loving friends far longer than any tennis rivalry – and I love that picture of them
So great. Agree!
And they’re both doing very well and busy working to share the Tennis Opens…now Wimbledon.
Right!
Perfect excerpt.
Excellent article. Thanks, DK.
Thanks for letting me know Roseanne. Hope you are well.
Thanks for the article! I am a tennis-aholic and watch Wimbledon every day. I remember watching both of these superstars when they were at the top of their games! Still enjoy listening to Chris Evert doing commentary and interviews.
PS: I have a (very) few of the famous Wimbledon towels. This is why I live in a cardboard box. (Pricey towels!)
Fancy!
So glad you enjoyed it Paul thanks.
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