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Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova are some of the coolest tennis veterans. Both of them have been updated with new trends, equiping themselves of knowledge, of what people these days find interesting. After earning a huge fan base with their game, now they are maintaining the bond with the help of social media platforms.

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Further, the 18 times Grand Slam champions apart from using Twitter and Instagram to stay in touch with fans, have never shied away from expressing their thoughts. Recently Evert and Navratilova, similar to the young blood of this generation, shared a laugh over a comic clip.

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Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova share a meme

Navratilova, after stumbling upon a well-executed prank, shared the clip on her Twitter handle and, using modern-day slang, wrote“Roflmao! Brilliant.” To which fellow tennis ace and her best friend Chris Evert reacted. She commented“Hilarious.”

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The clip that made former world no.1s chuckle was a cleverly crafted prank by a group of wives for their husbands. They made their husband wear the same black and white check t-shirt and recorded their reactions as they entered the premise.

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Read more: ‘I’d Be Too Critical’ – Chris Evert Opens Up on Her Active Household While Raising Her Three Sons

Speaking of Evert and Navratilova’s careers. Although they were best friends off-court, their on-court rivalry used to be full of thrill and nerve-wracking moments. While the Czech-American was flawless on hard and grass courts. Evert ruled the clay.

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Further, when Navratilova made her debut, the American already had the sport in the palm of her hand. Therefore, in the first 20 matches, she couldn’t match Evert’s prowess and faced defeat in 16 of them.

However, after that, the nine times Wimbledon champion not only settled the scores but also took a lead of 43-37 by the end of Evert’s career riding high on form. Though Navratilova couldn’t surpass her skills on clay as she still trails behind by 3-11.

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What are Evert and Navratilova doing currently?

Both the legends, owing to their love for the sport, have taken up the spots of commentators and analysts. While Navratilova provides her services to the BBC network. The seven times French Open champion has been collaborating with ESPN since 2011 as their tennis analyst.

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In addition, the Hall of Famers also work towards the betterment of the society. Navratilova has endeavored for the gay and animal rights over the years. Whereas Evert is constantly advancing in securing underprivileged children’s future.

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova React in Awe of a Hilarious Gig by a Group of Women With Their Husbands

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Mahima Verma

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Mahima Verma is a Tennis writer for EssentiallySports. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from IHM Mumbai. A sports enthusiast, particularly Tennis since her childhood, Mahima believes that she is fortunate enough to witness the legends like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Serena Williams play. Mahima is also an artistic person who enjoys painting in her free time. When not engrossed in sports, one can also find her involved in gardening, a hobby she picked up from her father early in life.

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