‘Nobody Else Asked Us’- Getting Undisclosed Conversations to Light, Renowned American Journalist Dishes Out Chris Evert’s Desperate Confession About Friendship With Martina Navratilova

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova inspired the generations to come with their game. They dominated the singles and doubles tournaments for decades. The duo shares a special bond off the court, too, but their on-court rivalry overshadowed the depth of their friendship. Except for interviews after the match, exclusives with WTA players were rare in their era.

The best friends’ exclusive interview with one of the best sports columnists spilled all the beans the world needed to know. But why did it take so long for the truth to come out? The interviewer, Sally Jenkins, has an answer.

Chris Evert revealed why the duo agreed to the interview immediately

The interview of the American tennis legends by Jenkins is a legendary story that cannot be recreated. The blooming of their bond, how they stuck to each other during difficult times while dealing with on-court pressure, is a soul-stirring narrative. Evert was so attached to the 66-year-old that she couldn’t play doubles with her as it interfered with their friendship.

When Jenkins decided to do the story, she was hesitant about how the best friends would react. But ‘the proud mother of three boys’ gave her consent as soon as she was asked. In an interview with ‘Neiman,’ Jenkins recalled the moment and said, “I was pretty surprised when Chrissie and Martina agreed to be interviewed for this piece. But I think they knew I was truly curious about their friendship.”

Jenkins has been writing stories and news about them for over 40 years. So the sports columnist was more of a friend the duo could trust, not just a reporter. The author recalled, “When I first got on the phone with Chrissie, I said, ‘Thanks for doing this.’ And she said, ‘You asked. Nobody else has asked us.’ “Jenkins used the opportunity wisely and built a story around just the best friends.

Martina Navratilova gave the interview right after her cancer treatment

When Jenkins texted the American tennis legends, Navratilova was under treatment for her cancer. So she asked the author to wait until she was done. But the winner of 59 Grand Slams was in constant touch with Jenkins through emails and phone conversations. The 66-year-old found a secluded place to feel at ease and without distractions.

The story was initially an interview, went on to be a photo shoot, and even extended to video bytes. In May, Jenkins interviewed the best friends, and the story came out in July. The time and effort that three women put into it shed light on their untold story and coping with personal issues, maintaining a personal and professional balance, and learning new things in their journey.

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The American sports columnist did not want any other entity to comment or offer their rationale on Evert and Martina’s story, as it belonged entirely to them. The story needs to be told and heard for their incredible bond and how they managed to navigate through their own hardships.

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Navratilova empathized with Evert’s pressure to live up to the perfect image that media and family created for her. Evert stood by Navratilova when she disclosed her sexuality, and the 157 singles titles winner was the first one Navratilova reached when she discovered her cancer. The duo is now closer than ever, and their bond will probably be the best the tennis world has ever witnessed.