Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, tennis legends, faced their toughest match in 2023: battling cancer.
What happened?
Martina Navratilova was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 and throat cancer in 2023, but has since been given the all-clear.
Chris Evert was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021, which returned in 2023.
Battling together
The two tennis champions supported each other through treatments and doctor's meetings, broaching scary prognoses.
Martina Navratilova accompanied Chris Evert to meetings with doctors, who discussed uncertain futures.
Chris Evert said she would want to be in the trenches with Martina Navratilova, her friend and former rival.
Bonded forever
The pair's friendship was solidified as they battled cancer together, considering each other more like sisters.
A close source described their bond as "one of the longest-lasting friendships in sport".
Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert have been each other's biggest cheerleaders, often going on family vacations together.
Chris Evert was a maid of honour at Martina Navratilova's wedding to Julia Lemigova in 2014.
A warning
Martina Navratilova warned Chris Evert against marrying Greg Norman, the Aussie golf legend, in 2006.
Martina Navratilova was one of the first people Chris Evert leaned on during her divorce from Greg Norman in 2009.
The documentary *Chris & Martina: The Final Set* showcases their unbreakable bond, now streaming on Netflix.
Martina Navratilova, now 69, and Chris Evert, now 71, have proven their friendship can overcome any challenge.
The two tennis legends have been through the toughest of times, but their bond remains strong.
Martina Navratilova's cancer battle began in 2010, with a breast cancer diagnosis, and continued in 2023 with a throat cancer diagnosis.
Chris Evert's ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2021 was a turning point in their friendship, as they began to support each other through their battles.
The documentary highlights the strength of their friendship, which has been forged through their shared experiences.
Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert's story is one of hope and resilience, a testament to the power of female friendship.