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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova took a sarcastic dig at tennis tournament schedules while wishing the tennis players Merry Christmas. It is not unknown to the fans that tennis players are having quite a hectic schedule this season. Right a month after the Davis Cup finals, players had to prepare for the upcoming United Cup 2024 including the Australian Open. Not to forget, The World Tennis League also happened in December. However, cheering up the players amid this hectic season, Navratilova brought the festive spirit to the tennis fraternity.

Now Navratilova is known to be very professional and serious about tennis. She has been vocal about her intense dedication to the sport previously. Now following her recent tweet, fans feel that this Russian tennis legend is finally taking her time to make players a little relaxed amid the upcoming 2024.

Martina Navratilova sent festive wishes to players amid their hectic professional schedule

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The United Cup 2024 tournament will kick start in just two days and players are truly excited about it. Now referring to the hectic schedule of the players, Navratilova retweeted the source who shared the United Cup 2024 news with a twist. She added a cheerful Christmas wish for players and said following the celebration, there is no off-season for tennis stars. Navratilova wrote- “Exactly- what off season??? Merry Merry to all the players!!!” 

While Navratilova brought the Christmas reference to her tweet, fans still think she is encouraging the tennis stars to prepare for the upcoming United Cup tournament. With many speculations hinting again at Alcaraz, Navratilova tried to soften the pressuresome situation of professional tennis players.

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Now that players also have only three days for the next season to start, Navratilova’s message surely helped them to lift their mood during this stressful schedule.

Which significant events in tennis in the upcoming season are already knocking on the door?

The upcoming season of tennis has already started. This is because the first round of the famous Rolland Garros tournament will take place from the 26th of December to the 28th of December. Not to forget, the great Australian Open will begin on 13th January. Then there is the 2024 United Cup, which is scheduled from the 29th of December to the 7th of January. Following all these prestigious championships, tennis players are having a hard time balancing their off-court time while practicing.

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However, Navratilova’s message helped tennis players take a moment to tune into this season of festivities. Now fans know that she is a person who loves celebrating Christmas. It encouraged them to take some time off before they begin their fight for the United Cup 2024.

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