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SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – OCTOBER 28: WTA legend Martina Navratilova during the Women’s Doubles prize ceremonyo n day 8 of the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global at Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Lionel Ng/Getty Images)

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SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – OCTOBER 28: WTA legend Martina Navratilova during the Women’s Doubles prize ceremonyo n day 8 of the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global at Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Lionel Ng/Getty Images)
In 2018, the Superbowl finals between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons was arguably the greatest ever. Incidentally, many athletes and celebrities from the tennis world also watched the game, including Martina Navratilova.
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However, the halftime show probably stole the show, as Lady Gaga delivered one of the best performances ever during the halftime show. After seeing the singer perform, Navratilova reacted in absolute awe.
Martina Navratilova reacted in awe after seeing Lady Gaga’s amazing performance in Superbowl 51
During Superbowl 51 between the Patriots and Falcons, Lady Gaga showed her amazing singing prowess, which impressed the likes of Navratilova, Dwyane Wade, and even Hillary Clinton. Navratilova tweeted, “OMG- I love football but WOW- Lady Gaga steals the Super Bowl! She bloody rocks- amazing show!!!“
“Couldn’t even tweet during the #ladygaga #HalftimeShow as I didn’t want to miss one second!!!” Navratilova further said.
OMG- I love football but WOW- Lady Gaga steals the Super Bowl! She bloody rocks- amazing show!!!#LadyGaga #HalfTimeShow #SuperBowl
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) February 6, 2017
Couldn't even tweet during the #ladygaga #HalftimeShow as I didn't want to miss one second!!! #micdrop
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) February 6, 2017
Later, Hillary Clinton also tweeted, “I’m one of 100 million #SuperBowl fans that just went #Gaga for the Lady, & her message to all of us.“
I'm one of 100 million #SuperBowl fans that just went #Gaga for the Lady, & her message to all of us. https://t.co/8AoNqjwr1b
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 6, 2017
Former Miami Heat star, Dwyane Wade wrote, “I didn’t realize I knew any of @ladygaga music. I’m now a GAGA fan!!! You did that!“
I didn't realize I knew any of @ladygaga music. I'm now a GAGA fan!!! You did that!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) February 6, 2017
It is worth noting that Lady Gaga has also acted in movies, as she received an Oscar nomination for her performance in the movie, ‘A Star Is Born’. Recently, she has been selected to play Harley Queen in the ‘Joker’ movie sequel.
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Navratilova is one of the most outspoken athletes on Twitter
Meanwhile, Navratilova has been using her social media platform to express her views on Twitter. Apart from tennis, she also talked a lot about various political matters as well. Recently, she talked about the controversy surrounding the LIV Golf tour. Notably, players are quitting the PGA tour to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, presumably for more money.

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SHANGHAI, CHINA – OCTOBER 16: Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, speaks during the Australian Open Women In Focus Lunch at M on the Bud on October 16, 2015 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Hu Chengwei/Getty Images for Tennis Australia)
The tennis player opposed this idea, as she took digs at some of the golfers. Moreover, she also criticized former US President Donald Trump for supporting the LIV Golf.
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Watch This Story: Donald Trump’s extraordinary support toward LIV Golf draws huge criticism from Martina Navratilova
Recently, she also expressed her disappointment over the WNBA star Brittney Griner’s 9-year prison sentence. Apart from saying things on Twitter, she also gives her expert opinion on various TV Channels as a tennis commentator. Notably, she has been doing commentary since her retirement and we will soon hear her voice at the US Open as well.
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