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Martina Navratilova and her wife Julia Lemigova both come from very different professional circuits. As a result, they have a distinct equation with cameras. The 50-year-old actress is quite fond of the camera and likes to be in front of it, but that’s not the same with the tennis legend.

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Due to her athlete status, the 59-time Grand Slam champion has extremely varied interactions with the media and cameras. However, since her wife is a model and performer, she has a wonderful relationship with cameras.

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Navratilova’s wife, Julia Lemigova is fond of cameras 

The Real Housewives of Miami star recently opened up about her personal life and discussed her acting career in an interview with Up and Adam. Furthermore, she revealed how she was never camera-shy but enjoyed being on camera, and how her wife’s relationship with the camera is totally different.

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She said, “I’ve been on camera-like since I was 16 years old. You know, like the Miss Moscow pageant and the Miss USSR, the Miss Universe, and then a modeling career for 15 years. So, I love camera, you know I have a special relationship with the camera, and then Matina loves sports. So her relationship with the camera is a little bit different.” 

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The Russian model also disclosed that she has been in front of the camera for more than 30 years. Additionally, having a modeling and acting profession helped her develop a really unique rapport with the camera.

The former world number one, on the other hand, prefers to avoid the cameras and is not particularly camera-friendly. When the former tennis star made her debut on ‘Real Housewives’, she described the equation of being in the spotlight with cameras.

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Martina Navratilova: Her equation with cameras 

The Czech-American tennis great still makes frequent appearances on television for interviews and interaction, even if she is retired. Even with her extensive on-air expertise, the 59-time Grand Slam champion didn’t hesitate to acknowledge that she encounters camera shyness.

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Last year, in an interview with the WTA, when asked about filming for a show with her wife. The tennis legend talked about how it’s fun for her wife but for her, she runs away from the cameras. Additionally, she talked about how she likes to keep a certain distance from the cameras.

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist. Her sweet spot lies in articles exploring fan reactions and off-court tales. As an analyst, she elevates her storytelling with technical finesse. Beyond the pixels, Pratishtha trades her keyboard for the dance floor and loves to explore new places during her time off from work.

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