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‘Like to Get My Hands Dirty’- Eight Years After Their Wedding, Martina Navratilova’s Wife Admits That Their Marriage Is a ‘Work in Progress’

Published 12/24/2022, 9:19 AM EST

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Sometimes finding balance is what keeps the marriage going. And even after 8 years of a successful marriage, well-known tennis personality Martina Navratilova also needs to find a balance in not-so-common interests with her supermodel wife. What are those aspects in which this adorable couple is trying to find balance?

Julia Lemigova is currently known for her role in the reality show called ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’. She joined the show, back in 2021 and has caught plenty of drama sharing various aspects of life with her 59-time Grand Slam champion wife.

Martina Navratilova’s wife on finding balance

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In an exclusive interview with ‘The List’ earlier this month, the former Russian model was asked how it feels to prioritize life outside of the city. She was also asked whether her family has struck a healthy balance between the chaotic and the tranquil life. The tennis legend’s wife mentioned how they are both on different paths in the first few episodes of season 5. The American tennis player prefers to live in the city while her wife prefers to farm.

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She said, “I’m trying to lure Martina to my farm world, doing some changes here and there, trying to make her like here more. It’s not that she doesn’t like it, but she’s more of a … She loves water; she likes her water sports, and I like looking at water. But I like to get my hands dirty at the farm and so we have to find … [We’re] working on the balance. Actually, during the season of the show, we’re talking about it and trying to find solutions and ways to have that balance. It’s a work in progress.”

READ MORE – ‘What a Fool I Was’ – Martina Navratilova’s Wife Julia Lemigova Details How Afraid She Was to Express Her Love Publically

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Moreover, the 50-year-old former tennis player discussed how this time she does not need more animals to entice his wife. Instead, she needs something that can keep her occupied in the quiet life after viewing her busy routine in Miami. However, it appears that Navratilova fans may now finally relax after seeing the fifth season of the show. As they now understand why the tennis icon appeared irritated in the show’s teaser.

When Navratilova had an argument with her wife on the show

While we’re talking about The Real Housewives of Miami. When the teaser was unveiled a few months ago. A clip of the 59-time Grand Slam champion looking gloomy made headlines.

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WATCH THIS STORY – ‘Seems to Get Injured a Lot’ – Martina Navratilova Once Used Serena Williams’ Example to Talk About the ‘Fragmented’ Nature of Women’s Tennis.

The legendary tennis player and his wife appeared on screen for the first time during this event. The American tennis star was heard quoting that whatever the contentious conversation was about, it needed to end.

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Pratishtha Prakash

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Pratishtha Prakash is a Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. She has completed her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media and Journalism from MIT ADT University, Pune. In the past, she has interned at the sports desk of The Hitavada, a regional English daily newspaper.
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Hitesh Nigam