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Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King Send Strength to Kate Middleton While Mark Petchey Thrashes Conspiracy Theories With an Emotional Message

Published 03/22/2024, 3:53 PM EDT

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The whole tennis world is aware of the difficult journey that Martina Navratilova took because of her multiple cancer diagnosis. While the tennis legend took down the deadly illness as she does with all of her opponents, she became the first one to extend words of empathy as Kate Middleton’s own diagnosis update broke the internet.

Recently, a video of the Princess of Wales surfaced on social media in which she herself revealed the shocking news, although she didn’t specify which type of cancer. “Following the advice of my medical team, I am now in the initial stages of a preventive chemotherapy course. William and I were deeply shocked by this diagnosis. We are focusing on managing this situation privately for the well-being of our young family,” Catherine said.

Martina Navratilova, a cancer survivor and a well-wisher, extended her heartfelt support to Kate Middleton, who has lately been the subject of conspiracy on the internet, after the revelation of her diagnosis. Navratilova expressed her well wishes, stating, “And we wish her good health and a cancer free body soon!!! Xoxox”

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The tennis legend, who battled both Stage 1 throat and breast cancer simultaneously, not only just extended her wishes but also acted as a source of empathy towards the struggles ahead. Martina Navratilova’s own experience with cancer gives out the story of her understanding of the challenges and uncertainties that come along with such a diagnosis. However, she isn’t the only one from the tennis world to extend her wishes in reflection on the shocking update.

Billie Jean King and Mark Petchey’s messages for Kate Middleton’s update

Kate Middleton’s friendly nature and keen interest in the world of tennis have always attracted the attention of many famous names in the sport. The Princess of Wales has lately been under media scrutiny following her going MIA incident. Rife with hate, the internet has made a mountain out of a mole hill, but Middleton has supporters too.

Besides the wishes that Martina Navratilova sent out of empathy, WTA legend Billie Jean King also extended her support. “Sending our love, support, and best wishes for a full and complete recovery to Catherine, The Princess of Wales,” she wrote, as a vote of sympathy for the Princess of Wales.

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Along with her, former ATP pro Mark Petchey also dropped a reaction that carried a deep message of understanding what one might be going through, seemingly in relation to Middleton.

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“Be kind to anyone you don’t know. You have absolutely no idea what is going on in their lives. The lesson won’t be learnt sadly, but after today it should be,” he wrote. As more entities from the tennis world continue to come forward to extend their wishes, a fast recovery is what everyone wishes for her.

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