‘STFU…’ – Martina Navratilova Once Openly Called Out Serena Williams’ Critics for Their Dissent Towards Her
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Martina Navratilova is one of the best players that ever graced the tennis courts. She, Billie Jean King, and Chris Evert are famous for bringing the caliber of women’s tennis to everyone’s attention. Further, since her playing days, she has always been vocal against social evils.
Therefore, when Serena Williams was brought under the microscope for her physique. Navratilova stood by her side and heavily condemned the people who thought their allegations were right.
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Martina Navratilova shushing the haters
In 2015, when Williams’ gameplay was in a totally different league than the rest of the WTA players. People started pointing out how her build was very different and much bulkier than others. And accused her of playing in a far physically inferior league. Therefore, in order to give a befitting reply to such people. The 18-time Grand Slam champion wrote, “Sorry, but who are the losers trying to put down Serena Williams for her body?!?”
Sorry but who are the losers trying to put down Serena Williams for her body?!?STFU-Serena is an amazing athlete and tennis player. The End.
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) July 15, 2015
“STFU-Serena is an amazing athlete and tennis player. The End.” she added. The tennis veteran’s playing style was quite similar to Serena Williams. As she also dominated her matches and pulled powerful serves.
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And like the 23-time Grand Slam champion, Navratilova was very successful on the grass courts. She has nine Wimbledon trophies while Williams has claimed seven up till now.
Navratilova’s charity work
The Czech-American player takes active participation in missions that aim to make the world a better place. She has spoken and supported gay rights on several public platforms. Because of this, in the year 2000, she received a National Equality Award from Human Rights Campaign.
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Further, the former World No.1 also works towards the betterment of underprivileged children’s lives and animal rights. She has also recorded PSAs for PETA.
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In totality, Navratilova supports eight charities out of which one is founded by her on-court rival and best friend Chris Evert. In the case of causes, she works towards causes such as addiction, AIDS and HIV, conservation, and at-risk youth.
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Edited by:
Veer Badani