These two were so good for each other. The very best of contrasting styles and personalities. A lot of people thought to be a super fan of one meant hating the other one. Not true.
there are people saying that Swiatek got tired because she is playing doubles. Navratilova played singles, doubles, mixed doubles and won almost everything.
Since Swiatek is out, she'll probably be written off just like Kenin, Stephens and Ostepenko. Swiatek, although great just isn't marketable to even get a Gatorade, Nike, or even a make up commercial.
Swiatek has one a Slam - if she wins one or two more or stays at year end number one in the future for a while - the sponsors will be glad to throw money at her - plus she has a real personality - unlike say Sharapova who was cold and selfish (not to mention a cheater) - who got lots,of,endorsements as a Russian citizen.
@@onetwocue I don't think so, just look at her and Barty's followers for example, Swiatek has a giant hype. I'm a fanatical fan of Iga and Teichmann, the current players.
Martina's career numbers are simply staggering (actually Chris's too). Tournament wins 167, 177 doubles tournament wins, 2189 match wins. There should be no goat talk without these two involved. PERIOD.
That is what I always said: I may be a HUGE fan of Stefanie Graf and I totally respect Serena‘s achievements, but nobody has won as much in singles, doubles and mixed as Martina, stayed in the top 5 for about 20 consecutive years. She is the ultimate player and nobody will ever surpass her.
@@tobiaskluke7094 so many of martina's and chrissy's wins were tournaments where they barely played 2 matches and the competition was non existent, hence why their numbers are staggering. Regarding doubles, no one adds those numbers when factoring goat. It is what you achieve on your own and not with a partner that counts. Not to mention doubles field strength was even lower than singles. Just like Court's asterisk on some of her aussie open wins, some of graf's wins when seles was away for 2.5 years, serena's wins after henin clijsters hingis retired and venus was ill...they all have their strong points for goathood and their asterisks.
@@tellmeto True in some point, but it’s not the great’s fault the competition is low. Who knows if Hingis would have such excellent results from 97-99 had Graf still been healthy and around. Martina Navratilova still won 40 more tournaments (after she lost the No. 1 spot to Graf in 1987, aged 31 already) until 1994, in a time where Sabatini, Capriati, Sanchez and Seles were around, she was able to beat 17 year younger Seles in some matches when Seles was in her prime. Some players don’t even win 40 tournaments in their whole career. Sure, she was way ahead in the early 80s and the competition was low, but that is because she defined new fitness and athleticism standards which the others did not really follow until Graf around who herself was fit as a gazelle. Actually every one who becomes super dominant has something that rises him or her to the superstar level - until the others adapt their game to it. That is what made Graf dethrone Navratilova, that is what made Seles dethrone Graf later. Some kind of super”power” that was new at that point that the others did not have.
@@tobiaskluke7094 Bonus points for Martina for being such a wonderful tennis foot soldier, ambassador, spokesperson who clearly puts the sport ahead of her numbers.
Martina helped save my life as a little boy simply trying to figure out how to be me. I will remain forever grateful for her courage, talent and presence.
Because I was captivated watching a match between you two, I was able to battle the challenges of growing up in a drug and gang infested neighborhood and I taught myself to play. Your matches would leave me breathless. Thank you Chrissie and Martina.
Love Martina’s answer to Chrissie’s question about where she hopes to she tennis in 10 years-to bring opportunities to those who don’t have them. Not only is she an amazing champion, but humane and charitable!
i share a birthday with martina. i wish that gave me the ability to speak more than one language, play tennis or to be as courageous. chris evert? i was hoping that only in footage after 1973 was i thinking "what a beautiful woman!" i saw her on CBS sunday morning and then interviewing another martina and became smitten. this is a great channel.
@@josephmonahan6383 in chronological order the 5 greatest female players are Court Evert Navratilova Graf and Serena. Each has a case to be considered GOAT
Many of did. It highlights what's lacking now. They are just in it for the money and can't sustain any success on the court. They did it day in day out to build the sport and now here we are Oska made 50million and can't do a press conference. Lia Na did the same. Give me a break. Take the money and run. You would have no money with these legends
The two most amazing ladies in the world of sports. Thank you for everything you've done for the women's game and for continuing to be an inspiration for generations to come.
There is no other player male or female who could have come through everything Martina's been through from defecting and not seeing her family to being hounded by the press every day of her life and still play the tennis she played and for so long. A quite exceptional, unique player and human being and that's why she's the GOAT!!!.
I really love this Chris Evert interviews. One thing that hurts WTA now is the issue of top players treating the rest of tournaments as only warm ups for grand slams, and most of the time, pulling out of the other tournaments. I wish they learnt from these two to treat all tournaments with respect and speciality that they deserve.
A lot of that is due to the racquet technology and how some of the courts put so much stress on the athletes’ bodies. If they played as often as Chris and Martina did back then, a lot of the top players would constantly be injured.
From my experience, players have done that for decades. Not sure how you somehow know how all the 'top players' are thinking about every tournament they play in. I certainly see Swiatek and Sabalenka trying to win every tournament they play. I'd say much the same for Collins, Gauff, Pegula, among others. As for pulling out of tournaments, I rarely see it more than maybe twice a season for the top players, as there's the threat of losing ranking points, as well as a possible title lost. Plus, the season is insanely long w/ more mandatory tournaments to play than in the 70's & 80's.
Both, Mrs. Evert and Mrs. Navratilova are beautiful females. Now aged and matured but they look breathtaking! And I love myself being a man! Besides this, those two women are living legends who bring so much joy to mankind when they played! Martina was one of the greatest fair playing professionals and I adore ( I'm in my fifties) the great time of Navratilova, Evert, Graf, Seles, Sabatini and Hingis! At the same time the world enjoyed McEnroe, Borg, Connors, Edberg, Wendel, Becker and all of them! This days are never coming back but to remember this big time brings always joy and pleasure! We're living in times of TH-cam. So everybody can watch the great matches from the past in the history of tennis! Thank you very very much for uploading this! All the best ( = health, respect, balance, love) for Chris & Martina!
Such a great interview!! Two of the all time best! So wonderful to learn more about Martina's challenges during her upbringing in the Czeck Republic and how close she was/is with her family. These are things we really are never privy to as fans. It's also wonderful to see all the love and support Martina received from the other top tennis players and the amazing relationship these two have developed over the years. As a lesbian and foreigner she faced many more challenges than other top players on the tour. It's nice to know that she felt supported by the others.
Thanks to both of you for all the great memories you gave your fans! I'll never forget how nervous I would get in anticipation of your matches. I truly loved watching you guys play. Even when you weren't playing against each other, tennis was special when you guys were a part of it. Monica Seles was the only other player that gave me that same feeling. I will never forgive that awful person who hurt Monica and, in my opinion, cheated all tennis fans of what might have been. I was lucky enough to have seen you two in an exhibition in Dallas so my dream of watching you play in person was fulfilled. Once again, thank you Chrissy and Martina, you are both loved!
Martina Navratilova is my #1 all time Women's tennis player, and I share your sentiment about Monica Seles. I honestly believe that Monica Seles would have been the best there was, had the incident in 1993 not happened.
Wow! What a treat. The two greatest players of all time. Thank you. Once again, I hope Chris Evert will be interviewed- Wade or Barker to interview please.
It was so similar to Magic and Bird. And it had the same impact on the sport as they did. Something transcending took place because it had both the rivalry "and" the loving, respectful friendship. So special. It still does something inside me when I see them in a program like this. It's alll that a fan of the sport can hope for when then watch. Thank you guys for not letting the winning drown out the relationship!!
Both amazing players and amazing human beings! So many nights sitting up watching rain interrupted Wimbledon with Martina- Martina and Rafa are my two GOAT's- 0n court achievements , human beings and what they have given back to the tennis world and to the world in general!!
You both, and Billie Jean are the reason I begged my parents for a racket. I know I saw all 80 matches you played and loved how different players you were...I believe you both will go down in history as the best rivals ever!
This is great. Both are legends. Martina seems like a sweet and genuine person. She deserves all the accolades and reverence she receives. I wish them both to enjoy good health
I can understand Martina according to her past in the Czeckeslowakia pretty good. It must have been very hard not being able to visit your parents for years and years. Thank God that the time of the (fuckin') Sovietunion has gone. The Czech Republic is a beautiful place today and very nice people over there. And Martina is so lovely and she has a big heart! All the best for her and for the legendary Chris! So beautiful!
Fantastic interview with those two living legends. So inspiring to see that rivalry does not mean ennemies, nothing but respect here, and most importantly friendhsip.
I think these champions are incorrect about their own fearlessness. They were were much more fearless than the current generation. The current generation have nothing to fear. In the 60s 70s and 80s these women and the original 9 put it all on the line. I know because I was there.
Particularly in women's tennis they can't handle the pressure. Something has broken down. None of them now can handle the pressure and just make the bucks and move on.
I think Martinas 74-match winning streak is another record that will never be broken. If anyone today pulled that off, they'd pretty much win every tournament in a calendar year (which Martina practically did).
You were my idol, Martina, in your greatest time, I was a teenager. Since then I follow you and still enjoyed seeing you and good to see that you are well! My best friend is from Brno-Czech Rep., I am originally from Serbia, but last seven years I do live in New Zealand. Cheers, Kia Ora and Ahoj!
SUCH a great and engaging interview!! I enjoyed your rivalry growing up, and Chrissy, I was court security a couple years at the Lipton (now the Miami Open) and got to watch some of your matches, right there, on the court....best legs I've ever seen!!! Having said THAT (please excuse me), it was a joy to grow up watching you and Martina pave the way for how excellent women's tennis has become. And Martina, your story is so compelling. You certainly made a mountain of success out of some tough decisions.
So lovely to see these two talking together. I'm noticing that all the great champions are saying much the same thing: that year end No.1 is most important to them. So much more important than hitting a purple patch during two weeks of a slam. The consistency throughout the year -that's the good stuff. And then year after year. All power to them...
The inspiration for generations to come totally different styles one from the West other from the East the rivalry was thing of legends honest and true one left handed the other was right ✅ Martina was serve & volley Chrissy was back of the court ground strokes awesome backhand won loads of tournaments championship hearts & mind so much respect for these two ladies Thankyou both for all you have done for this great game of Tennis game for all the ages 💙
I ADORE YOU TWO LADIES. AND YOU TWO ARE BOTH THE REASONS I GOT INTO PLAYING. SIX STATE TITLES IN MY CAREER! THANK YOU BOTH FOR ALL OF THE GREAT TENNIS MEMORIES!!
I enjoyed this interview between two of the worlds greatest players and two players whose matches I enjoyed watching. I learned some interesting facts from Martina from her childhood. I also remember first playing with a wooden racquet belonging to a family member. Good interview. Thanks.
This was a great interview. It felt MUCH more natural than the "30 for 30" episode they did a few years ago - Chrissie has really stepped up her TV game of late. And I LOVE listening to Martina; she's so warm and funny. The thing that she mentioned about not having had social media and therefore no direct connection with the fans is such a 2-way street. I was always such a died-in-the-wool Evert fan that I always rooted against both she and Evonne without ever knowing anything about them. Now I love hearing from both of them. I'm really enjoying this series. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
What an opportunity to see these 2 greats having one on one. We will never see another women's rivalry like Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova in a hundred years. More often then not, both this great champions will meet in the final and their head to head stands at 43-37 in Martina's favour. Both are the leading winners of WTA singles titles in history, with Martina at an astonishing 165 titles and Chris at 157 titles. Both have 18 Grand Slam titles each, with Chrissie's career spanning from 1971 to 1989 and Martina from 1973 to 2010. Hypothetically speaking, Chris would have won 28 Grand Slam singles titles had Martina not been around ( Chris lost 10 GS finals to Martina ) and likewise Martina would have won 23 GS titles had Chris not been around ( Martina lost 5 GS finals to Chris) Their rivalry spanned nearly 2 decades and there was never a moment when there was any animosity between the two whenever one lost to the other in the final. More often then not, these two were the only ones remaining in any tournament that they competed, and one would console the other in victory and defeat. Martina always wears her heart on her sleeve but Chris never threw a tantrum. What role models these two are....miss them and love them to bits.
Oakland (Oracle Arena) was when I first saw the very young Venus and Serena played. They had worn beads in their hair. I can't believe how long ago that was and they're still competing. Amazing.
I started watching Wimbledon with these ladies. No one watched tennis but me. I was 10. I would beg for that time with the TV morning. It was MY time. After that, it got in my blood and now at 50, I just watched Barty and Rafael when The Aussie Open. Chrissy, Martina, Steffie, Pete, etc..... Always a part of me and great memories. Thank you.
I have learned so much about all these different tennis players.... (I binge watched all the episodes and of course left the best one for last!) I never knew how hard things were for Martina. What a life she has lived, some of it very difficult and quite sad. Martina Navratilova is my ultimate tennis player and I feel like this is the first time I have gotten to know her as a person. Quite interesting to note that Chris Evert and Martina had such an intense rivalry on the court, but it appears they have a very caring and unique friendship off the court. I enjoyed watching this immensely 👏👏🎾🎾
I love both of these legends. At first I was an Evert fan and after the 81 Open final when the crowd applauded Martina for her effort and what I saw in Martina’s eyes was a beautiful soul. She had an athletic exterior and what’s inside is a warm, sensitive, wise, woman who I’ve admired ever since. I’m so glad both women discovered their cancer on the early side.
I must say "the big 3" rivalry is the only one that gets close to Chrissie vs Martina. But the chemistry between these two champions goes beyond the courts, the media, and the marketing... it feels so human and effortless, something inspiring we don´t get to see that often these days.
Only 3 interviewees left if Chris interviewed all of them - Stefanie Graf, Serena Williams and Jelena Jankovic. Hope there's also a doubles series with Martina, whom the number 1 doubles trophy is named after, with all the year-end doubles number ones.
I remember being in junior high and watching Martina play. My aunt who knew I was gay long before ever coming put gently hinted Martina was in a relationship with a woman. It struck an emotion that drove me to play tennis, it was my escape and to see someone like me play at that level, be accepted (for the most part) and publicly stand proud got me out of bed numerous times when I felt alone. I continue playing tennis with my partner today, not so much a serve a volley game like when I was a teenager. The tennis court was where I found my confidence and most importantly learned I was like able, and to love myself. I don’t know of a professional athlete today that is at the same level that is a role model for the young LGBTQ community like Martina.
@@emsparamedic5183 me too! Great! Martina usually won Wimbledon, Chris usually Roland Gaross, but they were magical together. You don't see this is tennis these days.
Martina was spot on. During the 70's to the early 2000's Grand Slama counted less than they do now. Players were ready and looking to win every single tournament they entered as everyone was chasing that year end no.1 ranking. Now people can literally only show up for the GS and everything else is seen as warmup tournaments
I'm embarrassed to say that I'm old enough to remember when Martina defected from Czechoslovakia, her post-defection weight gain, those pinstriped Ted Tinling tennis dresses with the wide navy lapels (I had a poster of her hitting a backhand volley on my bedroom walls--and a Billie Jean colander), and Martina calling herself a "chicken head" in exasperation during a Wimbledon final and Bud Collins talking about how she'd picked up on American vernacular. To me she is the GOAT.
I grew up watching their matches. Greatest rivalry. the 85 french open final and 1982 Wimbledon final among the best. Both were great because it showed Martina forced Chrissy into having a net game.
Chris numbers are staggering beyond both sexes 52 of 56 grand slam semifinals or better 34 finals 18 wins Only player to beat 2 and 3 ranked players 6-0 6-0 Martina and Tracey 13 straight years winning grand slam tourney Best winning % male or female If chris or Martina played Aussie open more frequently both would be above court over 24 grand slams chris easily could have swept 70s Aussie open Chris had more grand slam runner ups of any player in history (like Madonna has most singles that peaked at 2 on billboard hot 100)
Thank you for the interview. There could be a documentary done of Martina and Chris, how they came into tennis and then became rivals. Also how they became friends. Facinating how the women on the tour supported Martina during that difficult time. Also interesting insight of Martina about the press coverage. I was one of the people watching and wondered why there was so little info about them at the time. Thank you both for all you have done for women. When filming or interviewing Martina please make sure that her camera is set slightly looking down on her (this avoids the double chin thing for women).
There is actually an excellent ESPN 30 for 30 called Unmatched that is much longer and has them spending the day together and chronicling their careers, their rivalry, and friendship both on and off court. It's one of the best of that whole 30 for 30 series.
Without a doubt the greatest rivalry in history regardless of sport. They built the whole interest in the game ( with BTK, support) for women's tennis. The girl's today don't know their debt. What's most amazing is how they ups and downs in their relationship, but despite the fierce rivalry that came out of it as truly great friends. What made it great is they respected each other and the end of the day it came out pretty even. Both 18 grand slams and they were within 2 or 3 matches in 80 of the total record against each other. Both are class acts and kept pushing each other. They need more of that now especially in the Women's game where no one can keep it together for being champions.
Martina was. My favourite tennis player of all time when I was started playing at seven years of age tennis was the love of my life I just haven’t played for a while but I’m hoping I can get back into it because the only time in my life where I really felt like myself sometimes depression sets in and I can’t play
Big fan of both. Different styles. Both had that killer instict. Steffi Graf is my all time favorite. Serena is the greatest womens player of all time. These 2 have so much respect for each other.
Sadly, it’s unlikely to happen. At WTA 40 a few years ago, the WTA did not even mention Graf - an extraordinary and most unprofessional decision on their part. Nowadays, Graf has moved on from the sport and the WTA does not feature in her life at all, I don’t think.
@@iwantafennec9577how nicely u put things in brief. I feel it would be sad not to know her journey. Hence she should talk or write just for her fans. So many idolized her for her oncourt and offcourt achievements. Hope she would interview. Keeping my fingers crossed.
@@scswp6945 i really enjoyed watching that spectacle, all the greats of the past andn present, with Mary Carillo and Shriver cracking the jokes, but, to me, it seemed so very wrong to almost whitewash out 7 championships at Wimbledon, 377 weeks at #1, a Golden Slam, so effortlessly. Surely they can't be so 'offended' that Steffi doesn't live her life in the spotlight, or turn up to take bows for 2 weeks every summer, that they just pretend she doesn't exist ? It was lovely to see players like Dinara Safina or Jelena Jankovic make an appearance, but when the history of the sport is written, which of these players will be remembered most ?
@@AcidQueen08 Especially when it was a contribution of such magnitude! They ignored one of the greatest of all time! I found it shocking in all honesty. Even if Graf has no part in the WTA now, to ignore what she achieved completely is a decision that, to me, is rooted in spite. At least there is consolation in the fact that Steffi likely couldn’t have cared less.
MARTINA AND CHRISSIE!!! Martina, THE GREATEST TO EVERRRRRR PLAY THIS SPORT! 167 SINGLES TITLES! 177 DOUBLES TITLES!! 15 MIXED DOUBLES TITLES!!! Folks, THAT is 359 TITLES!!!! Almost unimaginable, but it IS Ms. NAVRATILOVA! She truly did it the HARD way...serve and volley game, with missiles being fired by Chrissie, Steffi, Monica and others, as she charged the net! WOW is all i can say. So, no disrespect to Serena or anyone else, but MARTINA NAVRATILOVA is the GREATEST of all times! AND THAT IS A FACT. Look at the numbers..Martina PLAYED EVERY EVENT (Singles,doubles, and mixed) of the tournament and WON the majority of them. And a she didn't get an extra day to REST between the semis and finals at the US OPEN like they do now days. Anyway, you get the point.
The GREATEST rivalry and friendship in professional sports ever! THANK YOU both for this wonderful interview. It'll be one for all of posterity.
I liked these two tennis women it was a pleasure watching them and they are very nice people I have enjoyed watching this
These two were so good for each other. The very best of contrasting styles and personalities. A lot of people thought to be a super fan of one meant hating the other one. Not true.
there are people saying that Swiatek got tired because she is playing doubles. Navratilova played singles, doubles, mixed doubles and won almost everything.
Yes, but to be fair, I would say the sport is a lot more physically demanding now than back in Evert and Navratilova’s day.
Since Swiatek is out, she'll probably be written off just like Kenin, Stephens and Ostepenko. Swiatek, although great just isn't marketable to even get a Gatorade, Nike, or even a make up commercial.
Swiatek has one a Slam - if she wins one or two more or stays at year end number one in the future for a while - the sponsors will be glad to throw money at her - plus she has a real personality - unlike say Sharapova who was cold and selfish (not to mention a cheater) - who got lots,of,endorsements as a Russian citizen.
@@onetwocue I don't think so, just look at her and Barty's followers for example, Swiatek has a giant hype. I'm a fanatical fan of Iga and Teichmann, the current players.
And Navratilova won singles and doubles at the same tournament at the same time 84 times...
Martina's career numbers are simply staggering (actually Chris's too). Tournament wins 167, 177 doubles tournament wins, 2189 match wins. There should be no goat talk without these two involved. PERIOD.
Exactly!!!!! She IS THE GREATEST EVER!!!! there's no legitimate question against it
That is what I always said: I may be a HUGE fan of Stefanie Graf and I totally respect Serena‘s achievements, but nobody has won as much in singles, doubles and mixed as Martina, stayed in the top 5 for about 20 consecutive years. She is the ultimate player and nobody will ever surpass her.
@@tobiaskluke7094 so many of martina's and chrissy's wins were tournaments where they barely played 2 matches and the competition was non existent, hence why their numbers are staggering. Regarding doubles, no one adds those numbers when factoring goat. It is what you achieve on your own and not with a partner that counts. Not to mention doubles field strength was even lower than singles. Just like Court's asterisk on some of her aussie open wins, some of graf's wins when seles was away for 2.5 years, serena's wins after henin clijsters hingis retired and venus was ill...they all have their strong points for goathood and their asterisks.
@@tellmeto True in some point, but it’s not the great’s fault the competition is low. Who knows if Hingis would have such excellent results from 97-99 had Graf still been healthy and around. Martina Navratilova still won 40 more tournaments (after she lost the No. 1 spot to Graf in 1987, aged 31 already) until 1994, in a time where Sabatini, Capriati, Sanchez and Seles were around, she was able to beat 17 year younger Seles in some matches when Seles was in her prime. Some players don’t even win 40 tournaments in their whole career. Sure, she was way ahead in the early 80s and the competition was low, but that is because she defined new fitness and athleticism standards which the others did not really follow until Graf around who herself was fit as a gazelle. Actually every one who becomes super dominant has something that rises him or her to the superstar level - until the others adapt their game to it. That is what made Graf dethrone Navratilova, that is what made Seles dethrone Graf later. Some kind of super”power” that was new at that point that the others did not have.
@@tobiaskluke7094 Bonus points for Martina for being such a wonderful tennis foot soldier, ambassador, spokesperson who clearly puts the sport ahead of her numbers.
Martina helped save my life as a little boy simply trying to figure out how to be me. I will remain forever grateful for her courage, talent and presence.
Because I was captivated watching a match between you two, I was able to battle the challenges of growing up in a drug and gang infested neighborhood and I taught myself to play. Your matches would leave me breathless. Thank you Chrissie and Martina.
Love Martina’s answer to Chrissie’s question about where she hopes to she tennis in 10 years-to bring opportunities to those who don’t have them. Not only is she an amazing champion, but humane and charitable!
Agree entirely
This is such an amazing show, Chris is such a great host. i wish more people watched this series.
i share a birthday with martina. i wish that gave me the ability to speak more than one language, play tennis or to be as courageous. chris evert? i was hoping that only in footage after 1973 was i thinking "what a beautiful woman!" i saw her on CBS sunday morning and then interviewing another martina and became smitten. this is a great channel.
Such a legendary person and player. One of the 5 players that can be called GOAT in the women's game and deservedly so!! Love Martina
Who else is in your 5?
@@josephmonahan6383 in chronological order the 5 greatest female players are Court Evert Navratilova Graf and Serena. Each has a case to be considered GOAT
@@tellmeto id say Monica instead of court, especially after hearing the likes of BJK speak on why courts slam record isn’t the same as others
@@josephmonahan6383 court still has 24 slams, you simply can't ignore them all.
@@tellmeto you need to listen to billie explain why they can’t be counted the same
I watched tennis because of you two. Simply the best.
Many of did. It highlights what's lacking now. They are just in it for the money and can't sustain any success on the court. They did it day in day out to build the sport and now here we are Oska made 50million and can't do a press conference. Lia Na did the same. Give me a break. Take the money and run. You would have no money with these legends
The two most amazing ladies in the world of sports. Thank you for everything you've done for the women's game and for continuing to be an inspiration for generations to come.
Thank you ladies for all you have done for the sport and the world ❤
this was awesome to watch..so many memories 😊
There is no other player male or female who could have come through everything Martina's been through from defecting and not seeing her family to being hounded by the press every day of her life and still play the tennis she played and for so long. A quite exceptional, unique player and human being and that's why she's the GOAT!!!.
I really love this Chris Evert interviews.
One thing that hurts WTA now is the issue of top players treating the rest of tournaments as only warm ups for grand slams, and most of the time, pulling out of the other tournaments. I wish they learnt from these two to treat all tournaments with respect and speciality that they deserve.
A lot of that is due to the racquet technology and how some of the courts put so much stress on the athletes’ bodies. If they played as often as Chris and Martina did back then, a lot of the top players would constantly be injured.
From my experience, players have done that for decades. Not sure how you somehow know how all the 'top players' are thinking about every tournament they play in. I certainly see Swiatek and Sabalenka trying to win every tournament they play. I'd say much the same for Collins, Gauff, Pegula, among others. As for pulling out of tournaments, I rarely see it more than maybe twice a season for the top players, as there's the threat of losing ranking points, as well as a possible title lost. Plus, the season is insanely long w/ more mandatory tournaments to play than in the 70's & 80's.
Both, Mrs. Evert and Mrs. Navratilova are beautiful females. Now aged and matured but they look breathtaking! And I love myself being a man! Besides this, those two women are living legends who bring so much joy to mankind when they played! Martina was one of the greatest fair playing professionals and I adore ( I'm in my fifties) the great time of Navratilova, Evert, Graf, Seles, Sabatini and Hingis! At the same time the world enjoyed McEnroe, Borg, Connors, Edberg, Wendel, Becker and all of them! This days are never coming back but to remember this big time brings always joy and pleasure! We're living in times of TH-cam. So everybody can watch the great matches from the past in the history of tennis! Thank you very very much for uploading this! All the best ( = health, respect, balance, love) for Chris & Martina!
Aplause for Martina she was so brave, I mean today there are not open gays in atp Tour, but she has been out for 40 years, she Is amazing.
sam stosur one other i heard cannot remember
@@nultyjack8219 yes that's wta, but male players are still in closet
@@ilanplazola1715 ye
Such a great interview!! Two of the all time best! So wonderful to learn more about Martina's challenges during her upbringing in the Czeck Republic and how close she was/is with her family. These are things we really are never privy to as fans. It's also wonderful to see all the love and support Martina received from the other top tennis players and the amazing relationship these two have developed over the years. As a lesbian and foreigner she faced many more challenges than other top players on the tour. It's nice to know that she felt supported by the others.
Thanks to both of you for all the great memories you gave your fans! I'll never forget how nervous I would get in anticipation of your matches. I truly loved watching you guys play. Even when you weren't playing against each other, tennis was special when you guys were a part of it. Monica Seles was the only other player that gave me that same feeling. I will never forgive that awful person who hurt Monica and, in my opinion, cheated all tennis fans of what might have been. I was lucky enough to have seen you two in an exhibition in Dallas so my dream of watching you play in person was fulfilled. Once again, thank you Chrissy and Martina, you are both loved!
Martina Navratilova is my #1 all time Women's tennis player, and I share your sentiment about Monica Seles. I honestly believe that Monica Seles would have been the best there was, had the incident in 1993 not happened.
Wow! What a treat. The two greatest players of all time.
Thank you.
Once again, I hope Chris Evert will be interviewed- Wade or Barker to interview please.
The two best tennis players ever, I loved watching them play each other as every match had you on the edge of your seat.⚾️
This interview is too short.....Far too short. But still love it.
Incredibly inspirational. Both phenomenal woman. What a delight. Thank you
It was so similar to Magic and Bird. And it had the same impact on the sport as they did. Something transcending took place because it had both the rivalry "and" the loving, respectful friendship. So special. It still does something inside me when I see them in a program like this. It's alll that a fan of the sport can hope for when then watch. Thank you guys for not letting the winning drown out the relationship!!
Martina, to me, is the greatest of all time. Everything,her achievements,her impact on the game.
I hope she is healthy and live a long happy life.
Both amazing players and amazing human beings! So many nights sitting up watching rain interrupted Wimbledon with Martina- Martina and Rafa are my two GOAT's- 0n court achievements , human beings and what they have given back to the tennis world and to the world in general!!
You both, and Billie Jean are the reason I begged my parents for a racket. I know I saw all 80 matches you played and loved how different players you were...I believe you both will go down in history as the best rivals ever!
I think I smiled through the whole interview. Thanks Ladies. Legends!
Martina and Chrissie simply the best ❤greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦
This is great. Both are legends. Martina seems like a sweet and genuine person. She deserves all the accolades and reverence she receives. I wish them both to enjoy good health
I can understand Martina according to her past in the Czeckeslowakia pretty good. It must have been very hard not being able to visit your parents for years and years. Thank God that the time of the (fuckin') Sovietunion has gone. The Czech Republic is a beautiful place today and very nice people over there. And Martina is so lovely and she has a big heart! All the best for her and for the legendary Chris! So beautiful!
Fantastic interview with those two living legends. So inspiring to see that rivalry does not mean ennemies, nothing but respect here, and most importantly friendhsip.
These two are the very definition of sporting legends. For me, they'll forever be the best tennis players.
Martina's numbers are astonishing, glad more people are getting to know how good she was.
Watching them play tennis made me love the game more than anything else. Thank you!
What a wonderful interview. Thank you for posting.
I think we were all waiting for this, love u guys
This was amazing to watch . Chrissie and Martina were great champions on and off the court. You both inspired me so much
I think these champions are incorrect about their own fearlessness. They were were much more fearless than the current generation. The current generation have nothing to fear. In the 60s 70s and 80s these women and the original 9 put it all on the line. I know because I was there.
Particularly in women's tennis they can't handle the pressure. Something has broken down. None of them now can handle the pressure and just make the bucks and move on.
I think Martinas 74-match winning streak is another record that will never be broken.
If anyone today pulled that off, they'd pretty much win every tournament in a calendar year (which Martina practically did).
The score is LOVE LOVE. Love these champs.
Thanks for this show, Chris. You look great and are a wonderful interviewer!
there should be a Martina movie... from the defection 75 through the Fed Cup 86- WHAT A STORY!!!!!!!
Two great women and athletes Thanks for this
Two great rivals, two good friends ❤
You were my idol, Martina, in your greatest time, I was a teenager. Since then I follow you and still enjoyed seeing you and good to see that you are well! My best friend is from Brno-Czech Rep., I am originally from Serbia, but last seven years I do live in New Zealand. Cheers, Kia Ora and Ahoj!
SUCH a great and engaging interview!! I enjoyed your rivalry growing up, and Chrissy, I was court security a couple years at the Lipton (now the Miami Open) and got to watch some of your matches, right there, on the court....best legs I've ever seen!!! Having said THAT (please excuse me), it was a joy to grow up watching you and Martina pave the way for how excellent women's tennis has become. And Martina, your story is so compelling. You certainly made a mountain of success out of some tough decisions.
Lovely interview and THANK YOU for dropping the musak!!,
What a wonderful interview - thank you!
So lovely to see these two talking together. I'm noticing that all the great champions are saying much the same thing: that year end No.1 is most important to them. So much more important than hitting a purple patch during two weeks of a slam. The consistency throughout the year -that's the good stuff. And then year after year. All power to them...
The inspiration for generations to come totally different styles one from the West other from the East the rivalry was thing of legends honest and true one left handed the other was right ✅ Martina was serve & volley Chrissy was back of the court ground strokes awesome backhand won loads of tournaments championship hearts & mind so much respect for these two ladies Thankyou both for all you have done for this great game of Tennis game for all the ages 💙
I ADORE YOU TWO LADIES. AND YOU TWO ARE BOTH THE REASONS I GOT INTO PLAYING. SIX STATE TITLES IN MY CAREER! THANK YOU BOTH FOR ALL OF THE GREAT TENNIS MEMORIES!!
I enjoyed this interview between two of the worlds greatest players and two players whose matches I enjoyed watching. I learned some interesting facts from Martina from her childhood. I also remember first playing with a wooden racquet belonging to a family member. Good interview. Thanks.
This was a great interview. It felt MUCH more natural than the "30 for 30" episode they did a few years ago - Chrissie has really stepped up her TV game of late. And I LOVE listening to Martina; she's so warm and funny.
The thing that she mentioned about not having had social media and therefore no direct connection with the fans is such a 2-way street. I was always such a died-in-the-wool Evert fan that I always rooted against both she and Evonne without ever knowing anything about them. Now I love hearing from both of them. I'm really enjoying this series. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I suggest you to read the book "The Rivals" by J. Howard
@@danielepetrucci5274 : I read that when it first came out. Loved it
@@pjesf Me too. Amazing book.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
What an opportunity to see these 2 greats having one on one.
We will never see another women's rivalry like Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova in a hundred years.
More often then not, both this great champions will meet in the final and their head to head stands at 43-37 in Martina's favour.
Both are the leading winners of WTA singles titles in history, with Martina at an astonishing 165 titles and Chris at 157 titles.
Both have 18 Grand Slam titles each, with Chrissie's career spanning from 1971 to 1989 and Martina from 1973 to 2010.
Hypothetically speaking, Chris would have won 28 Grand Slam singles titles had Martina not been around ( Chris lost 10 GS finals to Martina ) and likewise Martina would have won 23 GS titles had Chris not been around ( Martina lost 5 GS finals to Chris)
Their rivalry spanned nearly 2 decades and there was never a moment when there was any animosity between the two whenever one lost to the other in the final. More often then not, these two were the only ones remaining in any tournament that they competed, and one would console the other in victory and defeat.
Martina always wears her heart on her sleeve but Chris never threw a tantrum.
What role models these two are....miss them and love them to bits.
Martina actually won 167 pro singles titles in the Open Era.
Brings back a lot of good memories for me watching Martina play at the Virginia Slims at Oakland, CA. She is fun to watch. Her intensity is amazing.
Oakland (Oracle Arena) was when I first saw the very young Venus and Serena played. They had worn beads in their hair. I can't believe how long ago that was and they're still competing. Amazing.
Love these two. When I was young I use to watch them all the time. Greatest matches ever! Also Evan G.
Great interview. I miss watching you two play. I’m so glad that both of you are commentating. 💕💕
I started watching Wimbledon with these ladies. No one watched tennis but me. I was 10. I would beg for that time with the TV morning. It was MY time. After that, it got in my blood and now at 50, I just watched Barty and Rafael when The Aussie Open. Chrissy, Martina, Steffie, Pete, etc..... Always a part of me and great memories. Thank you.
I have learned so much about all these different tennis players.... (I binge watched all the episodes and of course left the best one for last!) I never knew how hard things were for Martina. What a life she has lived, some of it very difficult and quite sad. Martina Navratilova is my ultimate tennis player and I feel like this is the first time I have gotten to know her as a person. Quite interesting to note that Chris Evert and Martina had such an intense rivalry on the court, but it appears they have a very caring and unique friendship off the court. I enjoyed watching this immensely 👏👏🎾🎾
I love both of these legends. At first I was an Evert fan and after the 81 Open final when the crowd applauded Martina for her effort and what I saw in Martina’s eyes was a beautiful soul. She had an athletic exterior and what’s inside is a warm, sensitive, wise, woman who I’ve admired ever since. I’m so glad both women discovered their cancer on the early side.
Martina talking about the repercussions to her family after she came to the US -- what a sobering thought!
Both of those women aged so beautifully!
I must say "the big 3" rivalry is the only one that gets close to Chrissie vs Martina. But the chemistry between these two champions goes beyond the courts, the media, and the marketing... it feels so human and effortless, something inspiring we don´t get to see that often these days.
I think this is my favorite interview, to date! 🎾
Please do this again and tell us more, hopefully together. Please, please xx
Love Martina and all the best from Romania!♥️😁♥️
My favorite two players ever!
Only 3 interviewees left if Chris interviewed all of them - Stefanie Graf, Serena Williams and Jelena Jankovic. Hope there's also a doubles series with Martina, whom the number 1 doubles trophy is named after, with all the year-end doubles number ones.
You ladies did a great job.
Love these women. Martina is my hero.
Awesome stuff! I love these
I remember being in junior high and watching Martina play. My aunt who knew I was gay long before ever coming put gently hinted Martina was in a relationship with a woman.
It struck an emotion that drove me to play tennis, it was my escape and to see someone like me play at that level, be accepted (for the most part) and publicly stand proud got me out of bed numerous times when I felt alone.
I continue playing tennis with my partner today, not so much a serve a volley game like when I was a teenager. The tennis court was where I found my confidence and most importantly learned I was like able, and to love myself.
I don’t know of a professional athlete today that is at the same level that is a role model for the young LGBTQ community like Martina.
I used to get up at night to watch these two. wonderful tennisplayers
When l was young l had to get up really early to watch their matches. It was SO worth it!
@@emsparamedic5183 me too! Great! Martina usually won Wimbledon, Chris usually Roland Gaross, but they were magical together. You don't see this is tennis these days.
Martina was spot on. During the 70's to the early 2000's Grand Slama counted less than they do now. Players were ready and looking to win every single tournament they entered as everyone was chasing that year end no.1 ranking. Now people can literally only show up for the GS and everything else is seen as warmup tournaments
They had to win all those regular tour titles because that is the way they made a living.
to many things i want to say so i will just say WOW
I'm embarrassed to say that I'm old enough to remember when Martina defected from Czechoslovakia, her post-defection weight gain, those pinstriped Ted Tinling tennis dresses with the wide navy lapels (I had a poster of her hitting a backhand volley on my bedroom walls--and a Billie Jean colander), and Martina calling herself a "chicken head" in exasperation during a Wimbledon final and Bud Collins talking about how she'd picked up on American vernacular. To me she is the GOAT.
Looking forward to Wimbledon 2021... Let's hope for a great tournament!
Martina also of course was extremely brave to come out when she did. True bravery.
For a brief few years there were the big 3 in women’s tennis. 1986-88 with Chris, Martina, steffi, and 1990-1993 with Martina, steffi, and Monica
GOATs serena and steffi along with jelena jankovic episode is yet to come....can’t wait for serena and steffi🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺
I grew up watching their matches. Greatest rivalry. the 85 french open final and 1982 Wimbledon final among the best. Both were great because it showed Martina forced Chrissy into having a net game.
Chris numbers are staggering beyond both sexes 52 of 56 grand slam semifinals or better 34 finals 18 wins
Only player to beat 2 and 3 ranked players 6-0 6-0 Martina and Tracey
13 straight years winning grand slam tourney
Best winning % male or female
If chris or Martina played Aussie open more frequently both would be above court over 24 grand slams chris easily could have swept 70s Aussie open
Chris had more grand slam runner ups of any player in history (like Madonna has most singles that peaked at 2 on billboard hot 100)
You two inspire me!
Thank you for the interview. There could be a documentary done of Martina and Chris, how they came into tennis and then became rivals. Also how they became friends. Facinating how the women on the tour supported Martina during that difficult time. Also interesting insight of Martina about the press coverage. I was one of the people watching and wondered why there was so little info about them at the time. Thank you both for all you have done for women. When filming or interviewing Martina please make sure that her camera is set slightly looking down on her (this avoids the double chin thing for women).
There is actually an excellent ESPN 30 for 30 called Unmatched that is much longer and has them spending the day together and chronicling their careers, their rivalry, and friendship both on and off court. It's one of the best of that whole 30 for 30 series.
Without a doubt the greatest rivalry in history regardless of sport. They built the whole interest in the game ( with BTK, support) for women's tennis. The girl's today don't know their debt. What's most amazing is how they ups and downs in their relationship, but despite the fierce rivalry that came out of it as truly great friends. What made it great is they respected each other and the end of the day it came out pretty even. Both 18 grand slams and they were within 2 or 3 matches in 80 of the total record against each other.
Both are class acts and kept pushing each other. They need more of that now especially in the Women's game where no one can keep it together for being champions.
The greatest rivalry in the history of tennis between these two ladies- met 80 times and ended with 43-37 in Martina's favour.
This was when the world was truly right! These two athletes/humans are beyond class, loyalty, talent and respect.
❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍love these two great “ CHAMPIONS “. 👏👏👏
Probably not likely, but I would love to see one of these interviews with Steffi Graf!
Love you Martina since i am fifteen years old ❤
THIS is everything, my childhood, LOVE you both!
Martina was. My favourite tennis player of all time when I was started playing at seven years of age tennis was the love of my life I just haven’t played for a while but I’m hoping I can get back into it because the only time in my life where I really felt like myself sometimes depression sets in and I can’t play
Big fan of both. Different styles. Both had that killer instict. Steffi Graf is my all time favorite. Serena is the greatest womens player of all time. These 2 have so much respect for each other.
These two are awesome!
A great rivalry and an even greater friendship 👏🏻👏🏻
PS I’m waiting for Steffi .... when is that happening?
Sadly, it’s unlikely to happen. At WTA 40 a few years ago, the WTA did not even mention Graf - an extraordinary and most unprofessional decision on their part. Nowadays, Graf has moved on from the sport and the WTA does not feature in her life at all, I don’t think.
@@iwantafennec9577how nicely u put things in brief. I feel it would be sad not to know her journey. Hence she should talk or write just for her fans. So many idolized her for her oncourt and offcourt achievements. Hope she would interview. Keeping my fingers crossed.
@@scswp6945 i really enjoyed watching that spectacle, all the greats of the past andn present, with Mary Carillo and Shriver cracking the jokes, but, to me, it seemed so very wrong to almost whitewash out 7 championships at Wimbledon, 377 weeks at #1, a Golden Slam, so effortlessly. Surely they can't be so 'offended' that Steffi doesn't live her life in the spotlight, or turn up to take bows for 2 weeks every summer, that they just pretend she doesn't exist ? It was lovely to see players like Dinara Safina or Jelena Jankovic make an appearance, but when the history of the sport is written, which of these players will be remembered most ?
@@scswp6945 Yeah, it was very petty of them to ignore her contribution.
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Especially when it was a contribution of such magnitude! They ignored one of the greatest of all time! I found it shocking in all honesty. Even if Graf has no part in the WTA now, to ignore what she achieved completely is a decision that, to me, is rooted in spite. At least there is consolation in the fact that Steffi likely couldn’t have cared less.
Biggest rivalry ever in the sport
any sport! men or women..
And became better friends as it went on.
Wow this is so cool. 💜
MARTINA AND CHRISSIE!!! Martina, THE GREATEST TO EVERRRRRR PLAY THIS SPORT! 167 SINGLES TITLES! 177 DOUBLES TITLES!! 15 MIXED DOUBLES TITLES!!! Folks, THAT is 359 TITLES!!!! Almost unimaginable, but it IS Ms. NAVRATILOVA! She truly did it the HARD way...serve and volley game, with missiles being fired by Chrissie, Steffi, Monica and others, as she charged the net! WOW is all i can say. So, no disrespect to Serena or anyone else, but MARTINA NAVRATILOVA is the GREATEST of all times! AND THAT IS A FACT. Look at the numbers..Martina PLAYED EVERY EVENT (Singles,doubles, and mixed) of the tournament and WON the majority of them. And a she didn't get an extra day to REST between the semis and finals at the US OPEN like they do now days. Anyway, you get the point.
less physically demandijg thougj back then not taking away but for me its serena but u cpuld argue martina
Wonderful women, examples for many generations tennis players. Nice to see that Betty Stove was mentioned.
Super DUO, Legends:)
love these 2