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Chris Evert Vs Martina Navratilova: Their Epic Duels And Extraordinary Friendship

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The Rivals: Chris Evert vs. Martina Navratilova Their Epic Duels and Extraordinary Friendshi p

by Johnette Howard

4.6 out of 5

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Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova are two of the greatest tennis players of all time. Their rivalry is one of the most iconic in sports history, and their friendship is just as extraordinary. This book tells the story of their lives and careers, and it is a must-read for any fan of tennis or sports.

The Early Years

Chris Evert was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1954. She started playing tennis at the age of five, and by the time she was a teenager, she was one of the top junior players in the United States. Martina Navratilova was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1956. She also started playing tennis at a young age, and by the time she was 18, she had won her first Grand Slam title.

The Rivalry

Evert and Navratilova first met on the tennis court in 1973. They quickly became rivals, and their matches were some of the most intense and exciting in the history of the sport. Evert had a powerful baseline game, while Navratilova was a more versatile player with a great serve and volley.

The two players met in 80 Grand Slam matches over the course of their careers, with Navratilova winning 43 of them. However, Evert won the majority of their early matches, and she was the dominant player in the 1970s. Navratilova began to dominate the rivalry in the 1980s, and she won six consecutive Grand Slam titles from 1983 to 1984.

The Friendship

Despite their intense rivalry, Evert and Navratilova became close friends. They often practiced together, and they even roomed together at tournaments. They also supported each other through tough times, both on and off the court.

Their friendship is a testament to the power of sports to bring people together. It is a story of two great champions who respected each other's talents and learned from each other's experiences.

The Legacy

Evert and Navratilova are two of the most successful tennis players of all time. They have won a combined 30 Grand Slam singles titles, and they have both been ranked number one in the world. They are also two of the most respected and admired athletes in the world.

Their rivalry is one of the most iconic in sports history, and their friendship is just as extraordinary. This book tells the story of their lives and careers, and it is a must-read for any fan of tennis or sports.

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The Rivals: Chris Evert vs. Martina Navratilova Their Epic Duels and Extraordinary Friendshi p

by Johnette Howard

4.6 out of 5