‘We Can Finish Each Other’s Sentences’- 50 Years of Amazing Friendship, American Legend Chris Evert Makes Heart-Felt Revelation About Rivals Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King

Chris Evert seems to be winning her war against ovarian cancer. The American tennis legend, who won 18 majors during her incredible career, was recently in Delray Beach for the Billie Jean King Cup qualifier. She must have enjoyed Team USA’s stellar display against Austria. However, for Evert, getting the opportunity to meet Billie Jean King was more important.

In a recent interview with The Palm Beach Post, Evert laid bare her admiration for Billie Jean King. Evert also mentioned Martina Navratilova as she reflected on a special connection that goes well beyond the tennis court.

Chris Evert pays homage to the one and only Billie Jean King

Evert’s appearance at the Billie Jean King Cup qualifier was special as she bagged an award. It celebrated her presence across eight USA teams in the Federation Cup, which was the previous avatar of the Billie Jean King Cup.

However, despite her feats in tennis still being recognized, Evert chose to talk at length about her respect for King. “She’s probably the most driven person I’ve known in my life. Her vision was unbelievable when it came to women’s team sports.”

She also reminded the world of how much of a “taboo” it was for women to be athletes “50 years ago”.

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According to Evert, King’s success as a women’s tennis player paved the way for more women to enter professional sports. “Now women can be proud to be an athlete and she changed that perception.”

Martina Navratilova gets a shoutout from Evert too

Evert also brought up her friendship with another American tennis icon, Martina Navratilova. According to Evert, not many of her peers are in touch with Navratilova and Billie Jean. “I’ve remained very close to Billie Jean and Martina, more than anyone else who played then”. When Navratilova had to fight cancer, Evert became one of her pillars of support.

The relationship Evert shares with King is truly exemplary as well. Regarding her friendship with King, Evert said, “We have such a friendship where over the years we can finish each other’s sentences. We all know what we’ve both been through.”

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