Being a history-rich sport, tennis has given birth to numerous on-court rivalries. However, one that often tops the list is that of Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. First facing each other in 1973, the two treated the tennis world with some of the most cherished matches in their 1.5-decade-long rivalry. However, despite being the greatest competitors on-court, the two made sure to not let it affect their bond off the court.

Despite being on-court rivals, the two shared a great bond of friendship. Even though both have been out of the game for years now, it clearly hasn’t affected their friendship. This seems quite evident by their regular social media exchanges. Giving a glimpse of their friendship, Evert recently partook in an epic prank along with Navratilova.

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova take up a staring challenge

Evolving with time, Evert and Navratilova joined Twitter in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Ever since then, both former World No. 1s have been two of the most active Twitter users. While fans enjoy their individual Tweets, they rightly get a sense of treat, when the two interact with each other on Twitter. This time was no different.

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Yesterday, Navratilova took to her Twitter handle, uploading a Tweet. The Tweet was a re-Tweet of a post featuring an optical illusion along with the instructions. Performing the illusion, Navratilova shared her reaction, writing, “Ha!”

Considering the massive charisma of Navratilova, it goes without saying that her Tweet, in no time gained mileage. Spreading like a wildfire, the Tweet reached Evert, who also expressed her reaction to the illusion. “Ok, that’s kinda scary….,” she wrote.

This wasn’t the first time that the two indulged in such hilarious interactions. Scrolling through their handles, fans can spot various moments in which the two reacted to each other’s Tweets in a hilarious manner.

The iconic rivalry of Evert and Navratilova

As mentioned earlier, the two kicked off their rivalry in the year 1973 in Round of 16 of the Akron Open. Taking it as a stepping stone, the two moved ahead, playing some of the greatest matches of all time. After 1.5 decades of action, Navratilova and Evert last played in the finals of the 1988 Chicago Open.

Being two of the greatest players of their time, Evert and Navratilova had most of their meetings in the final rounds of tournaments. While Evert won the inaugural match of their rivalry, it was Navratilova who stood in the winner’s position in their last clash. Crediting her aggressive serve and volley game, Navratilova also led the head-to-head race 43-37.

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