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Even though Martina Navratilova and Julia Lemigova, her wife, have been together for almost ten years and have been married for eight, they continue to engage in a variety of activities that fuel their love for one another. And recently, the Czech-American tennis star’s wife shared one such notion that will restore your faith in love.

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Through thick and thin, they have always recognized one another as a source of support. Even when the former tennis player was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago, her wife was right by her side, fighting the disease as a couple.

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Martina Navratilova and Julia Lemigova’s escape date 

The former world number one is currently in Richmond, Virginia, with her partner, to attend their daughter’s graduation weekend. Lemigova has two kids, Victorian and Emma, from previous relationships before she met the tennis legend.

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On the first day of their daughter’s graduation weekend, they took some time off their parental duties. Moreover, they made time for one another and went on an escape date. The 50-year-old RHOM actress posted a photo of the couple on her Instagram page as they enjoyed some alone time. “On the 1st day of Viktoria‘s graduation weekend, we escaped to a fabulous Italian restaurant, just the two of us,” she wrote beside the photo.

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They visited Sprezza, an Italian eatery in Richmond. Lemigova further also took to her Instagram stories to share a video of a drink. Along with the heart effect, she wrote, “Love is in the air”. The escape date concept is undoubtedly a suitable idea that every couple should try at least once.

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Additionally, when celebrating her daughter’s graduation in the hometown of tennis star Arthur Ashe, the former world number one paid tribute to a popular tennis idol.

Navratilova pays tribute to Arthur Ashe 

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The 66-year-old tennis icon took some time out from her daughter’s graduation weekend to pay her respects to the tennis player who made a significant contribution to the athletic world. The three-time Grand Slam champion was born and raised in Richmond, where he began playing tennis at the age of six.

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Navratilova shared a picture on her Twitter account, in which she took a picture in front of the statue honoring the American tennis great. Along with that, she stated “In Richmond this weekend for our daughters graduation I paid homage to Arthur Ashe:). I wish I had known him better.” Notably, she also expressed a sense of lost desire to get to know him better both on and off the tennis court.

What do you make of Navratiolva’s social media post alongside her wife? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist. Her sweet spot lies in articles exploring fan reactions and off-court tales. As an analyst, she elevates her storytelling with technical finesse. Beyond the pixels, Pratishtha trades her keyboard for the dance floor and loves to explore new places during her time off from work.

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