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SHENZHEN, CHINA – NOVEMBER 03: WTA Legend Ambassador Martina Navratilova attends the trophy presentation ceremony following the Women’s Doubles final match between Timea Babos of Hungary and Kristina Mladenovic of France, Su-Wei Hsieh of Chinese Taipei and Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic on Day eight of the 2019 WTA Finals at Shenzhen Bay Sports Center on November 3, 2019 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province of China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
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SHENZHEN, CHINA – NOVEMBER 03: WTA Legend Ambassador Martina Navratilova attends the trophy presentation ceremony following the Women’s Doubles final match between Timea Babos of Hungary and Kristina Mladenovic of France, Su-Wei Hsieh of Chinese Taipei and Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic on Day eight of the 2019 WTA Finals at Shenzhen Bay Sports Center on November 3, 2019 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province of China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
Martina Navratilova, the 59-time Grand Slam champion, shocked the world with her latest health update. Recently the former World No.1 revealed the dreaded diagnosis, ‘double whammy’ as she put it. Navratilova is undergoing treatment for both throat and breast cancer. And surprisingly, Navratilova was declared cancer-free, decades back.
Hence, it’s only natural that the fans of the Czech-American tennis player wish for her speedy recovery. And in a similar incident, while answering the question of one fan on health; Navratilova addressed the concern of another ardent fan regarding her health.
Martina Navratilova’s soothing reply to an ardent fan’s concern
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Despite the tough treatment that Martina Navratilova is undergoing for her disheartening diagnosis, she doesn’t hold back while addressing the concerns of fans or answering their questions. And recently, a similar incident happened, as Navratilova took to Twitter to answer a question regarding quarantining herself, i.e. if she tests positive for the Covid-19.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 09: Martina Navratilova in the royal box during the Women’s Single Final at The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club at Wimbledon on July 9, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images)
However, in the same thread, there was another fan of the Czech-American tennis legend, who was concerned about the health of the 66-year-old. While asking Navratilova about her health, the fan also tried to pass her some positive power. She tweeted, “How are you @Martina? Just remember, nothing can beat YOU.”
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To which the tennis legend replied, “Hanging in there, thanks:)”
Hanging in there, thanks:)
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) January 31, 2023
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Undoubtedly, everyone wishes for the 59-time Grand Slam champion’s speedy recovery. However, Navratilova has not let her diagnosis and the tough treatment dampen her spirits; as she enjoys every moment with her friends and family.
Martina Navratilova becomes her wife’s tennis coach despite her diagnosis
After the ‘double whammy’ diagnosis, Navratilova is spending some quality time with her wife and pets. And in one instance, she shared a post on Instagram, coaching her wife, Julia Lemigova, to hit a perfect volley. And as expected, the model wife of the best all-format player of all-time was a fast learner; as she hit multiple perfect volleys right after Navratilova coached her.
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