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• Venus Williams, 45, falls short in bid for first win streak since 2019

Venus Williams loses to Magdalena Frech in DCWilliams, 45, was chasing first streak since 2019Raducanu beats Osaka; Fernandez ousts PegulaVenus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ended with a 6-2, 6-2 loss to 24th-ranked Magdalena Frech at the DC Open on Thursday night.Williams is 45, and her victory in the first round Tuesday night against 35th-ranked Peyton Stearns made the se...2025
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• 'Hats off': Martina Navratilova admits she was wrong to underestimate Venus Williams

Legendary tennis star Martina Navratilova has admitted that she was wrong about Venus Williams' capability as she produced some stunning performances on her return to court....2025
• Venus Williams credits fiancé Andrea Preti for inspiring her comeback at the Citi Open in Washington

Venus Williams returned to the winner’s circle with her first singles victory since 2023, defeating world No. 35 Peyton Stearns in straight sets at the Citi Open in Washington. At 45 years old, she became the oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match since Martina Navratilova in 2004. The win marked a triumphant moment […]...2025
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• Fire still burns as Venus Williams becomes oldest WTA match-winner since 2004

The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion is the oldest WTA singles match-winner since a 47-year-old Martina Navratilova won at Wimbledon in 2004....2025
• Emma Raducanu encouraged to commit to a long-term coach by Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova has urged Emma Raducanu to settle on a permanent coach, emphasizing the importance of consistency in her development. Speaking to Sky Sports News, Navratilova advised the British star to “commit to a year” with a coach she trusts and believes in. She stressed that long-term collaboration is essential for meaningful progress, especially when […]...2025
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• Swiatek's Wimbledon Triumph, By the Numbers
The Pole is the only active woman to have reached major finals on all three surfaces. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday July 15, 2025 Iga Swiatek was not known as a formidable grass-court player ahead of Wimbledon. Boy, did she ever change the narrative, as she went on a run for the ages to earn her sixth major title and first at Wimbledon. Join us for a quick look inside the num...2025
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• Djokovic: That May Be My Final Madrid Match
"I'm not sure if I will come back," Novak Djokovic said after his loss to Matteo Arnaldi today. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, April 26, 2025 Photo credit: Mutua Madrid Open Facebook Novak Djokovic sprayed one final forehand beyond the baseline ending a 6-3, 6-4 Madrid upset loss to Matteo Arnaldi today. Minutes later, Djokovic said that misfire may well b...2025
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• The Ultimate Tennis Recovery Guide
Novak Djokovic’s dominance in the tennis world for many years is a testament to his meticulous approach to recovery. When we worked with Martina Navratilova, she always emphasized, "I’ve already done all the work before a tournament; I just need to look after my body and be smart with my recovery." This highlights how essential recovery is for players aiming to perform at their peak fo...2025
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• Navratilova defends Jannik Sinner disagreeing with the senseless 3-months suspension

Martina Navratilova has come forward to defend Jannik Sinner, expressing her disagreement with the three-month suspension handed to the tennis star. Navratilova, a three-time Grand Slam winner herself, believes that the punishment is too harsh given the circumstances surrounding Sinner’s case. Sinner, the world number one, tested positive for traces of clostebol in March last […]...2025
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• By the Numbers: Krejcikova's Stunning Run to the Wimbledon Title
The Czech was down before grass season started, but now she's on cloud nine. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday July 12, 2024 Barbora Krejcikova’s improbable run to the Wimbledon final was completed on Saturday as the 28-year-old Czech defeated Jasmine Paolini, 6-2 2-6 6-4, for her maiden Wimbledon and second major singles title. Just how improbable was her run? Let’s j...2024
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• Raducanu, Murray Withdraw from Wimbledon Mixed Doubles
Former No. 1 Andy Murray has likely played his final Wimbledon match. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, July 6, 2024 Photo credit: LTA Andy Murray has played his final Wimbledon match. Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray and Emma Raducanu officially withdrew from Wimbledon mixed doubles today. More: Wimbledon Legend Andy Murray Receives Proper Send...2024
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• Andy Murray, Wimbledon Legend, Gets A Proper Centre Court Send-Off
A sweet, heartfeld ceremony honoring the Great Scot moved many to tears on Thursday at Wimbledon By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday July 4, 2024 Andy Murray’s glorious Wimbledon career isn’t quite over yet – he’s still scheduled to play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu – but the two-time champion is getting close to the end. And, properly, he was given a perf...2024
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• Browns LG Joel Bitonio listed among most valuable offensive linemen

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Cleveland’s offensive line has been the catalyst of the offense The Cleveland Browns the last few seasons have had one of the Top-5 offensive lines in the NFL. Along this journey, there has been quite a bit of attrition in this group. Right tackle Jack Conklin has missed 31 games in the last four seasons including 16 last year alone. LT Jed Wills and OT Da...2024
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• Jabeur: Proud of WTA Finals Move to Saudi Arabia
Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur has a simple message for those who oppose the WTA Finals move. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Sunday, April 28, 2024 Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur is proud of the WTA Finals move to Saudi Arabia. The two-time Wimbledon finalist has a simple message for critics of the move: See Saudi for yourself before drawing conclusions. ...2024
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• Agent: Raducanu Will Continue Cycling Through Coaches
"It's probably going to be like that for the rest of her career," Max Eisenbud, Emma Raducanu's agent, said. By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Emma Raducanu will likely ride the coaching carousel throughout her pro career, says her agent. The 2021 US Open champion has a habit of parting from coaches after a few months of working together. More: Twi...2023
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• Great news: Martina Navratilova beats cancer
About four months after being diagnosed with throat and breast cancer, Martina Navratilova announces that treatments were successful and that she is now cancer-free. The 66-year-old Navratilova told TalkTV’s Piers Morgan that she has managed to eliminate both cancers, which were unrelated to each other and her health prognosis was 50/50. Fortunately, the treatment was […]...2023
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• Martina Navratilova Reveals She Was Denied Entry to One of Wimbledon’s Dining Hotspots for 1 Particular Reason
Martina Navratilova was turned away from a Wimbledon Village restaurant with her dog Lulu, but her “Plan B” turned the moment into a memorable highlight...2025
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"Novak Djokovic became just the third player in Wimbledon history to reach 100 victories -- after Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer -- with his 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 win in the third round over Miomir Kecmanovic on Saturday."

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"Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States criticises tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert for their opposition to holding a prestigious tournament in the kingdom."

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"Martina Navratilova, 66, who won a total of 59 Grand Slam titles across singles and doubles, returned to the television booth for the Miami Open Tuesday, saying in an interview she's cancer-free nearly four months after announcing she had been diagnosed."

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"Tennis stars from Rafael Nadal to Martina Navratilova paid tribute to Kobe Bryant on Monday after the NBA legend and his daughter Gianna were among several people killed in a helicopter crash in California."

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"Martina Navratilova: BBC pays me a 10th of what John McEnroe makes at Wimbledon"

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"Martina Navratilova calls Margaret Court a 'racist and a homophobe' in open letter"

• 'Maintaining a positive mindset will be key': Martina Navratilova weighs in on Iga Swiatek's Indian Wells outburst

Martina Navratilova commented on Iga Swiatek's outburst at Indian Wells, offering guidance to help her get back on the winning track at the Miami Open....2025
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• Third Season of TennisWorthy Podcast Launches with Patrick McEnroe as New Host
Hall of Fame President Patrick McEnroe heads the TennisWorthy podcast. By Tennis Now | @TennisNow | Thursday, January 9, 2025 Photo credit: International Tennis Hall of Fame Patrick McEnroe has returned to podcast platform. International Tennis Hall of Fame President Patrick McEnroe is new season for the TennisWorthy podcast that launched its third season today. Pegula: Swiatek Cas...2025
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• Coco Gauff’s Riyadh run crystallized her status as an American role model

Still only 20, Gauff moves with a wisdom that belies her youth. This was never more evident than how she conducted her business on and off the court during last week’s WTA Finals in RiyadhSteadily – and rapidly – over the last 30 years, seeking to both expand their economic strength by not relying solely on their petroleum riches as well as struggling to convince the world they are becoming a less...2024
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• Browns LG Joel Bitonio listed among most valuable offensive linemen
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• Navratilova: Two Changes Can Help Gauff vs. Swiatek
Hall of Famer Martina Navratilova advovates two changes for Coco Gauff to try to turn the tide vs. world No. 1. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Reigning Roland Garros champion lga Swiatek and US Open champion Coco Gauff have quite a history. It's been a horror show for Gauff. More: Swiatek Sweeps Sabalenka for Third Rome Crown Down a break e...2024
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• TC 2024 Roland Garros TV Schedule
Tennis Channel's live French Open coverage begins with the first ball Sunday, May 26, at 5 a.m. Eastern time. By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Monday, May 20, 2024 Tennis Channel will deliver ultimate court coverage at Roland Garros this month. TC launches its 18th year of live Roland Garros coverage starting with first ball on Sunday, May 26th at 5 a.m. Eastern...2024
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• Jabeur: Proud of WTA Finals Move to Saudi Arabia
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• Isner, Vandeweghe Join TC's BNP Paribas Open Team
A pair of big servers will bost Tennis Channel's Indian Wells coverage. By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Monday, March 4, 2024 A pair of massive servers will add sting to Tennis Channel's BNP Paribas Open coverage. Recently retired American stars John Isner and CoCo Vandeweghe will join Tennis Channel's on-air team at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Cal...2024
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• Wimbledon 2023 Sets Attendance Record
A record 532,651 guests passed through the gates, an increase of more than 17,000 from the 2022 Championships. Wimbledon was a major winner this month. The 2023 Championships celebrated maiden champions in Carlos Alcaraz and Marketa Vondrousova and record-setting attendance. More: Mikael Ymer Banned 18 Months for Missing Drug Tests A record 532,651 guests passed through the gates, an increase o...2023
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• Jannik Sinner seeks instant revenge in latest instalment of rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz

Wimbledon final a repeat of French Open epic as the world’s top two inspire memories of past battles between the greatsGreat sport is all about rivalry. In the 70s and 80s, tennis had Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, who played against each other a whopping 80 times, 60 of them in finals. In the last half-century, men’s tennis has been lucky to have Björn Borg and John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors a...2025
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• Evert: Gauff Can Be No.1 in 2025
The American legend predicts big things for the 2023 US Open champion By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday January 8, 2025 Coco Gauff has been a force on tour ever since the Asian swing commenced last year in Beijing, and a few WTA legends believe the best has yet to come. In a recent look-ahead for the WTA’s website, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova sung the praises of the Florid...2025
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• By the Numbers: Krejcikova's Stunning Run to the Wimbledon Title
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• Gauff's Goal: Bring the Heat
Coco Gauff has surrendered just six games in two Wimbledon wins and aims to amp up acceleration. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Photo credit: Rob Newell/CameraSport A year before Coco Gauff won her maiden major at the US Open, she was already going places. The 20-year-old Gauff earned her first Class E driver’s license back in 2022. More: Gauff Soa...2024
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• Iga Swiatek, Queen of Clay and 5-Time Major Champion, By the Numbers
The 23-year-old is creating a stunning legacy in Paris and beyond. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday June 5, 2024 Paris – Iga Swiatek turned 23 on May 31st, and eight days later the Pole became a five-time champion at Roland-Garros with her 6-2, 6-1 victory over Jasmine Paolini in Saturday’s final on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Let’s run through some of the key the num...2024
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• Paolini: Swiatek Can Definitely Break Evert's RG Record
"She has already four. I think, yes, she can win three more," Jasmine Paolini said of world No. 1. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, June 8, 2024 Photo credit: Corleve/Mark Peterson A swarming Iga Swiatek hugged history today. Jasmine Paolini sees Swiatek embracing a record Roland Garros run. Jazz Rocks: Paolini Shocks Rybakina Moments after Swiatek stormed t...2024
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• Navratilova: Two Changes Can Help Gauff vs. Swiatek
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• WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE IN TRAINING MEN & WOMEN?

Teaching tennis requires an understanding of the differences between coaching men and women. While athletes of both genders do share many commonalities, there are unique nuances that coaches must understand to fully unlock their potential. You can't teach tennis the same way for both, and you'll get much better results by adopting a different methodology for each gender.Wayne Smith, a re...2024
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• Wimbledon 2023 Sets Attendance Record
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• Venus Williams credits fiancé Andrea Preti for inspiring her comeback at the Citi Open in Washington
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• Martina Navratilova Reveals She Was Denied Entry to One of Wimbledon’s Dining Hotspots for 1 Particular Reason
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• PICTURE: Martina Navratilova Cuts a Stylish Figure With Wife Julia Lemigova on F1 Date in Miami
Martina Navratilova and her wife, Julia Lemigova, attended the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. The couple posed with one of Lemigova's co-stars....2025
• Major Win: Police Recover Pam Shriver's Slam Trophies
The LAPD has delivered a major win for Hall of Famer Pam Shriver. By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Photo credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty for ESPN The Australian Open is over, but Hall of Famer Pam Shriver is a major winner again. Thanks to the Los Angeles Police Department. More: Sinner and Cahill to Part After 2025 Former world No. 1 doubles champion and ESP...2025
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• Third Season of TennisWorthy Podcast Launches with Patrick McEnroe as New Host
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• Andy Murray, Wimbledon Legend, Gets A Proper Centre Court Send-Off
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• WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE IN TRAINING MEN & WOMEN?
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• Andy Murray Won't Retire Til Ready, So Don't Bother Asking
The Scot takes to the website formerly known as Twitter to hit back against calls for his retirement. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday January 31 2024 Even Andy Murray is quick to admit, as he did this week on the website formerly known as Twitter, that he is in the midst of a “Terrible Moment”. And the three-time Grand Slam champion, former No.1 and Certain Hall of Famer k...2024
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• Navratilova slams Osaka for returning unprepared: “There’s no reason not to get in better shape”

While Naomi Osaka wasn’t harsh on herself about losing in the first round of the Australian Open, acknowledging that she gave birth just six months ago, tennis icon Martina Navratilova held higher expectations for the new mom’s level of play on tour. “Tennis-wise it’s maybe a B+, but overall it’s C, because she couldn’t get […]...2024
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• Cancer-free Navratilova, 66, returns to TV booth

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• Martina Navratilova reveals she is ‘cancer-free’ after throat and breast diagnoses

The 66-year-old, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, had feared she ‘may not see next Christmas’ Martina Navratilova has disclosed she is in remission having been diagnosed with throat and breast cancers.The 66-year-old, widely recognised as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, had been diagnosed with stage one of the disease in January. Continue reading......2023
• Navratilova: 'All clear' of cancer after testing

Martina Navratilova, 66, revealed in January that she had been diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer....2023
• Martina Navratilova calls Margaret Court a 'racist and a homophobe' in open letter
Navratilova says Margaret Court Arena needs to change its name...2017
• Tennis world pays tribute to friend, 'legend' Kobe
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• Navratilova doing 'OK' after throat, breast cancer

Martina Navratilova is doing "OK" after being diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer....2023
• Wimbledon 2017: Venus Williams advances to quarterfinals, will face Jelena Ostapenko
Williams, 37, is oldest player to advance to Wimbledon's quarterfinals since Martina Navratilova in 1994...2017
• Carlos Alcaraz v Novak Djokovic: French Open 2023 semi-final – live

Men’s semi-finals at Roland Garros from 1.45pm BSTRuud dominates Rune to continue clay resurgenceGet in touch: email Daniel or tweet @DanielHarrisSalut! And welcome to Roland-Garros 2023 – day 13!Individual sport is a funny thing: we may have our personal favourites, but in the main players come and go as we move on. Of course, there are those who sustain, often because they come to represent some...2023
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• Djokovic: That May Be My Final Madrid Match
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• Navratilova defends Jannik Sinner disagreeing with the senseless 3-months suspension
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• Evert: Gauff Can Be No.1 in 2025
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• Andy Murray, Wimbledon Legend, Gets A Proper Centre Court Send-Off
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• Isner, Vandeweghe Join TC's BNP Paribas Open Team
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• BNP Paribas Open Unveils 2024 TV Schedule
TC to telecast 110 hours of live Indian Wells coverage and 150 hours of replay hours. By Aiberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Your remote is your ticket to Tennis Paradise this month. The BNP Paribas Open announced its 2024 TV schedule with 110 hours of live Indian Wells coverage and 150 replay hours planned by host broadcaster Tennis Channel. More: James Blake&...2024
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• Wimbledon 2023 Sets Attendance Record
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• Navratilova: WTA Wrong Permitting Trans Women to Play Women's Tennis
"There is no ban on trans women in sports. They just need to compete in the proper category which is the male category," Martina Navratilova tells BBC in a new interview. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, June 19, 2025 Photo credit: Avantist Martina Navratilova says the WTA is wrong to permit transgender women to play women's tennis. Hall of Famer Navratilova...2025
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• Navratilova: We Seem to Put Trans Rights Ahead of Women's Rights
"Women are asked to be kind and be inclusive, yet by including transgender-identified males in women's sports, you're excluding women," Hall of Famer said. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, July 1, 2024 Photo credit: Avantist Martina Navratilova says it's impossible to level the playing field between transgender athletes and biological women athletes in...2024
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• Jabeur: Proud of WTA Finals Move to Saudi Arabia
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• Martina Navratilova reacts to Israeli soldiers posting disturbing images of their own war crimes amid brutal ‘never-ending’ Gaza war
American tennis legend Martina Navratilova has been left in shock and disbelief after seeing Israeli soldiers sharing pictures of their war crimes on social media....2024
• Evert, Navratilova oppose WTA Finals in S. Arabia

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova publicly opposed growing speculation that the 2024 WTA Finals will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia....2024
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• Martina Navratilova says Margaret Court is a "homophobe"
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Martina Navratilova has written an open letter criticizing Margaret Court's comments about same-sex marriage and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, and recommending that tennis officials rename the arena that bears the Australian great's name at Melbourne Park....2017
• Martina Navratilova says Margaret Court is a "homophobe"
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Martina Navratilova has written an open letter criticizing Margaret Court's comments about same-sex marriage and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, and recommending that tennis officials rename the arena the bears the Australian great's name at Melbourne Park....2017