French Open: 16 Years After Martina Navratilova Moved In With Julia Lemigova, the Couple Turns Back to Where It All Started

Martina Navratilova and her wife Julia Lemigova are a match made in heaven. Embarking on a journey that lasted more than a decade, their story makes their fans believe in lasting love. Now, Lemigova, who hardly fails to express her love for her talented wife, recently surprised fans with a new milestone in her romantic life. What could it be?

She recently took to her official Instagram story to celebrate her over-a-decade-long partnership with Martina Navratilova. She shared a photo of them enjoying their anniversary while gulping delicious seafood and champagne with Lemigova’s younger daughter, Emma. “Celebrated 16 years of adventures together. Love doing life with you @martinanavratilova.” Lemigova added three heart emojis to showcase her happiness. This milestone means a lot to her.

Navratilova and Lemigova started dating in 2008. They have been together for 16 years. The Czech-American former WTA star proposed the former Russian model during the US Open 2014 tour. The couple finally tied the knot on the 15th of December 2014. However, there are speculations that they met in 2000 for the first time.

“I looked at her and gave her a look across the bar [the said], ‘You have to come and talk to me.’ It was a second and I turned away. She received the message,” said Lemigova on the season 4 premiere of The Real Housewives of Miami.

Aired in December 2021, Lemigova further added how their interaction was brief. She said, “She came to talk to me and introduced herself. But unfortunately, that was the end of our moment. Something could have happened, but it didn’t.” After that, Lemigova again met the WTA former legend on the French Open tour, though she didn’t mention the year. Lemigova spoke about asking Navratilova out for breakfast, which continued for three days until Navratilova moved in.

This former Russian model also revealed in The Real Housewives of Miami in 2021 that her two daughters are proud of their relationship. They love that they have two mothers. Not to mention, Lemigova’s daughters have been her biggest support in her love life.

Further, the former WTA star always includes Lemigova’s two kids. Earlier in April, Lemigova shared a picture of her and Navratilova enjoying a dinner with her elder daughter Victoria and her boyfriend in her Instagram story. “The best company. Missing @emma_lemigova,” wrote Julia, showing her fans the love and strong bond she shares with her family.

Julia Lemigova’s PDA for her partner might make their fans happy. However, this is not the first time she did it for her famous wife. Lemigova stormed the internet by showing off her incredible talent at The Real Housewives of Miami as she paid tribute to the love of her life.

When Martina Navratilova’s wife surprised her!

Navratilova’s model girlfriend has never backed off from showing her love for her wife. In February, Lemigova partnered with Grammy winner musician Albita Rodriguez to perform a beautiful musical piece for her wife. She did this adorable gesture on the sets of The Real Housewives of Miami.

While their fans were over the moon seeing such an adorable gesture, Navratilova’s face could clearly tell how surprised and delighted she was receiving this surprise. It was Lemigova who shared the snippets of the night on her Instagram story thanking the musician, which caught fans’ eyes. But Navratilova was extremely thankful.

Nevertheless, Martina Navratilova’s wife Julia Lemigova’s emotional tribute on their 16th year together is a moment for their fans to cherish forever. Despite the odds, Navratilova and Lemigova’s bond talks about a beautiful relationship that inspires their fans.

They were together for a while before taking advantage of the legalization of same-sex marriage in the U.S. The couple has surely come a long way. What do you think?