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SHANGHAI, CHINA – OCTOBER 16: Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, speaks during the Australian Open Women In Focus Lunch at M on the Bud on October 16, 2015 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Hu Chengwei/Getty Images for Tennis Australia)
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SHANGHAI, CHINA – OCTOBER 16: Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, speaks during the Australian Open Women In Focus Lunch at M on the Bud on October 16, 2015 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Hu Chengwei/Getty Images for Tennis Australia)
Throughout her career and after that, Martina Navratilova has been one of the most outspoken sporting personalities out there, never shying away from expressing her views on controversial matters. She has often expressed her political views on sensitive matters like politics and race, to the wage gap and gender inequality.
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Recently, she took a dig at the former President of the United States, Donald Trump. In a recent speech, Trump criticized the current President Joe Biden regarding the rise in gas prices, which irked Navratilova as she mocked him on social media.
Martina Navratilova mocks Donald Trump for his recent speech
In his recent speech, Trump called out President Joe Biden for keeping the gas prices low. He felt the gas prices were really low during his reign as United States President, which allowed Biden the luxury to do the same to benefit for the election.
After hearing this speech, 18-time Grand Slam champion Martina Navratilova took to Twitter and wrote, “Only this guy can turn a positive into a negative. Everything trump touches,dies..“
Only this guy can turn a positive into a negative.
Everything trump touches,dies..— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) September 18, 2022
Notably, Navratilova never misses a chance to criticize Trump and his supporters. Previously, she took a dig at Trump regarding his FBI case as he was struggling to get lawyers. Other than that, she celebrated Joe Biden’s victory over Trump last year in January.
Navratilova sends a beautiful message to Roger Federer after his retirement announcement
Alongside sharing her political views, Navratilova recently wrote a heartfelt message for Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer, who announced his retirement from professional tennis a few days ago.
She tweeted, “Full of love, life, hope, passion and gratitude. Which is exactly how Roger played the game we love so much. Thank you thank you thank you, for all the magic!!!”
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What a heartfelt message , full of love, life, hope, passion and gratitude. Which is exactly how Roger played the game we love so much. Thank you thank you thank you, for all the magic!!!
Xoxoxo https://t.co/2s1Aw5SpJ5— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) September 15, 2022
It is worth noting that Navratilova once predicted Federer’s downfall back in 2011, as she felt the Swiss player won’t reach no.1 in the rankings in the future. However, Federer proved everybody wrong, including Navratilova, as he continued to dominate the game. Later, Navratilova hailed Federer for his achievements despite the age factor.
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Meanwhile, Navratilova also sent a tricky farewell message to another legendary tennis star, i.e. Serena Williams. In the recently concluded US Open, Serena played her final match after losing in the third round. Although Navratilova sent her a farewell message, she refused to believe Serena’s retirement news. She is hoping to see Serena making a comeback.
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