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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Imane Khelif's Gender Row Reignited: Medical Report Sparks Controversy

Tennis great Martina Navratilova has reiterated her views on boxer Imane Khelif’s gender, referencing a 'leaked medical report' that allegedly identifies the Paris Olympics champion as biologically male. She was one of several high-profile figures who questioned the International Olympic Committee’s decision to allow Imane to compete in the Paris Olympics.

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Evert, Navratilova urge women’s tennis to stay out of Saudi Arabia

The Hindu

Hall of Famers Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova are calling on the women’s tennis tour to stay out of Saudi Arabia, saying that holding the WTA Finals there “would represent not progress, but significant regression.” “There should be a healthy debate over whether ‘progress’ and ‘engagement’ is really possible,” the two star players, who were on-court rivals decades ago, wrote …

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11 months ago

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova urge women’s tennis to stay out of Saudi Arabia

Associated Press

Hall of Famers Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova are calling on the women’s tennis tour to stay out of Saudi Arabia, saying that holding the WTA Finals there “would represent not progress, but significant regression.” “There should be a healthy debate over whether ‘progress’ and ‘engagement’ is really possible,” the two star players, who were on-court rivals decades ago, wrote …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Martina Navratilova blasts US Tennis Association after transgender star Alicia Rowley won women's national tournament and claims the sport is 'not for failed male athletes'

Daily Mail

The ex-pro who won 167 singles titles added that 'it was not right and not fair' Martina Navratilova has criticised the US Tennis Association for its stance on transgender athletes competing in women's tennis tournaments. It comes as transgender tennis star Alicia Rowley reportedly became the latest player to win a Women's National Tennis Championship and 'the coveted Golden Ball'. …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Martina Navratilova ‘proud’ to be patron of new Lesbian Project

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a statement to mark the launch, Navratilova said: …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Tennis great Navratilova vows to fight double cancer diagnosis

Al Jazeera

The 18-time Grand Slam singles champion says she is hoping for a positive outcome after a throat and breast cancer diagnosis. Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer, a “double whammy” that the tennis great says she plans to battle with all her might. “This double whammy is serious but still fixable, and I’m hoping for a …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Medvedev ends Wu’s run in third round | US Open updates

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament : 12:50 a.m. Top-ranked Daniil Medvedev ended the historic run of Wu Yibing with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 victory in the third round. “She’s the only reason Serena Williams ever existed.” Williams had said before the tournament she was preparing for the end of a career in which she …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Emma Raducanu ‘finding best form since US Open’ during Cincinnati run, says Martina Navratilova

The Independent

Emma Raducanu has found her best form since winning the US Open last September after thrashing both Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, according to 18-time grand slam champion Martina Navratilova. Raducanu’s victory over Azarenka, a two-time Australian Open champion, was her first victory over a top-25 player since storming to her sensational …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Tennis in 2021: The best and the worst

The Hindu

A suspenseful quest for a rare Grand Slam highlighted men’s tennis, while unprecedented parity and shock champions spiced the women’s game. Best U.S. Open men’s match — Six weeks before the U.S. Open semifinals, Alexander Zverev upset Novak Djokovic at the Olympics to deny his bid for a “Golden Slam.” Could the world No. Each player has a significant advantage …

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2 years, 11 months ago

'Everybody's going to be gunning for her': Two tennis legends predict difficult 2022 for Emma Raducanu

The Telegraph

Two legends of the game have forecast a difficult season for Emma Raducanu, as she looks to build on that astonishing victory at September’s US Open. Offering predictions for 2022, the nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova suggested that Raducanu’s peers now know how she plays and where to target her, while the 1980s doubles giant Pam Shriver expressed doubt that …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Navratilova Seeks Provision for Elite Sports After Joe Biden Moves for Transgender Participation in School Sports

News 18

Tennis champion Martina Navratilova called on Wednesday for a special provision to be made for elite sport after U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order designed to allow equal transgender participation in school sports. In an interview with BBC Radio 4, Navratilova proposed a “carve-out” – or separate provision – from the executive order signed on Jan. 20 to …

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4 years, 3 months ago

US Open: Alexander Zverev Riled By Martina Navratilova's 'Pat-a-cake' Comment