‘Gave This Kind of a Russian Look’ – Martina Navratilova’s Wife Julia Lemigova Reminisced Their Unexpected Meeting in Paris for the First Time

Martina Navratilova is one of the strongest athletes, both physically and mentally. She overcame many obstacles to fulfill her dreams in tennis. At the same time, the legendary star always ensured to speak her heart out on things that bothered her.

The 18-time Grand Slam champion, regardless of the outcome, has always voiced her thoughts and lived on her own accord. She has owned every aspect of her life proudly and this fearless attitude has helped her in several ways, including meeting her wife. Here’s the story behind the same.

Navratilova’s first step

Navratilova mustered the courage to come out as a lesbian, drawing the attention and anger of many. However, the same courage gave her a push to approach her future partner in a bar.

In a 2017 interview, Martina narrated her first meeting with Julia Lemigova.

“I was at a club with some friends, a gay bar in Paris. We’re sitting here, we’re dancing and then we sit down, and then there’s this gorgeous woman standing at the bar and she’s like… looking at me.”

Thereafter, Lemigova chimed in and said, “I gave this kind of a Russian look to her. Really, it was more like, ‘Okay, you are coming to talk to me now.'” Obviously, the nine-time Wimbledon champion took the opportunity that day and the couple is happily married for eight years.

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The former World no.1 tied the knot with the Russian model and ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ actress in the year 2010 and currently is raising two beautiful daughters Victoria and Emma with her in Miami.

What is Martina Navratilova up to these days?

Navratilova, after retiring from the sport, decided to put her knowledge to good use. The Hall of Famer, just like her best friend and biggest rival Chris Evert, is now involved in analysing the sport.

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While Evert is in affiliation with ESPN, Navratilova provides her service to the BBC network. She covered Wimbledon championships this season and will mostly be present in the fourth and last Grand Slam of the year as well.