‘Done Cheering for Any Golfer’ – Martina Navratilova Expresses Angst on Players for Participating in the LIV Golf Series

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova is renowned for her strong views. The LIV Golf series that is currently underway was the latest event to receive the ire of the Czech-American legend. The new tournament began in London yesterday after many off-field controversies. Players like Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson are competing at the event.

Navratilova joined many renowned personalities across the globe in criticizing the event.

Martina Navratilova has strong words against the LIV Golf series

Earlier this week, the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion took to Twitter to criticize the newly formed golf tournament. She said, “I won’t watch, certainly would never go to the event and am done cheering for ANY golfer that is a part of this Saudi sports washing charade.”

However, this is not the only time Navratilova has come up against this tournament. Earlier this year, she called out the CEO of LIV Golf Investments, Greg Norman, saying, “Yup… what Greg is doing is inexcusable.”

Her reaction came after a former friend and teammate of Greg Norman, Wayne Grady also opposed Greg’s actions, saying, “From someone who has known Greg for 50 years, Greg is only about Greg. He has been trying to take down the tour for 30 years. The admiration I had for him for what he has achieved and what he did for Australian golf is gone.”

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Further, he added, “For him to try and trivialize what the greats before him did to grow and create what the PGA Tour is today is an absolute disgrace. You should hang your head in shame, Shark. I went to the memorial service of Jack Newton yesterday and was surrounded by true professional golfers who believe in loyalty and history. GFY Shark.”

Navratilova backs Rafael Nadal to break her Grand Slam record

The 65-year-old believes that Nadal can break her long-standing record of most wins at a single Grand Slam tournament. Navratilova has won 120 matches at Wimbledon, and Nadal is not far behind in this race. He has won 112 matches at the French Open.

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Nadal scripted a brilliant journey of grit and determination combined with elite skill at this year’s Roland Garros. He defeated Casper Ruud to win his 14th title at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament.