@people: It's been more than 50 years since tennis legends — and legendary rivals — #ChrisEvert and #MartinaNavratilova faced off on the court for the first time, and these days? “There's no competition,” says Evert. “We're just supportive of each other.” Even as they battled in 80 matches during the '70s and '80s, including 60 tournament finals, Evert and Navratilova forged a friendship through their extraordinary shared experience, including their battles with cancer. Read the full story in our bio link.
One of the greatest rivalries in any professional sport. They went head to head, changed their games. It was a true pleasure watching them
2026-06-27 17:02:37
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Wade :
Amen God Bless 🙏
2026-06-28 00:35:19
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RickS95_ :
I love their friendship. Very Magic and Bird.
2026-06-27 21:07:46
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Htym2.0 :
For those that remember their era this is actually really heartwarming
2026-06-27 18:27:06
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Snowlake9312 :
I have always adored both of them.
2026-06-27 19:43:55
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Seattle guy :
They each have 18 majors in singles. Incredible!
2026-06-27 17:27:04
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Yenracg :
When I was a kid and into tennis, I always pretended I was Chris and my oppentnt was Martina or vice versa
2026-06-28 01:14:11
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slimpickins64 :
That’s beautiful ❤️
2026-06-27 20:37:47
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Ruthann Brower :
loved thier tennis matches
2026-06-27 20:31:29
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malaaka23 :
Two absolute greats of tennis ❤️❤️❤️
2026-06-27 20:16:57
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S :
I love these too. I’m so glad they became friends. It was a pleasure to watch you too compete and I’m so glad you’re healthy and happy.
2026-06-27 18:19:56
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TicTok Star :
Beautiful story
2026-06-27 22:31:05
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Harry B127 :
empathy is a strength, not a weakness
2026-06-27 22:02:08
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Abner’s mom :
I love their friendship 🥰
2026-06-28 01:28:05
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Hissie Fit :
Martina is the epitome of sportsmanship. Knowing her opponent made the shot but the referee called it out. Martina fought for her opponent to no avail so she purposely hit her next shot out.
2026-06-29 00:45:33
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Tater :
my two favorite players of all time
2026-06-28 07:33:12
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stevemosteller :
Thanks for your sharing...
2026-06-27 21:47:57
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juliewhitead :
two Great legends ❤️❤️
2026-06-27 19:50:37
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WJZ63 :
Praying for you
2026-06-27 18:58:57
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woodenboatgirl :
Chris ❤️
2026-06-27 17:23:51
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Viv&Jac :
Love you both
2026-06-27 17:29:21
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user1297976950069 :
Sportsmanship and friendship are two sides of the same coin if done correctly. Thank you ladies for great drama on the court and being there for each other. Much love forever!
2026-06-28 03:41:48
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FlizzRox :
As a preteen and then teen in the 80’s, that was the golden age of Tennis. When you only had like 20 channels, tennis tournaments on tv were widely watched. And you add the whole America vs Eastern Block (Cold War Czechoslovakia) aspect. They had a hell of a rivalry.
2026-06-27 22:32:39
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Alisonlovesfanfic📚 :
I love their friendship.
2026-06-27 23:30:28
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