Clare Balding anchors a fascinating chat between tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova at the WTA Finals in Singapore.
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Two classy ladies. The most consistent champions ever. I miss the great days of tennis.
@robrudd50915 жыл бұрын
Hear-Hear . . . Tennis, like many other things, seems to have changed for the worse; [ IMHO ]. Were's the Laver's and McEnroe's of today players? Is it me or today's players . . . but the "soul" is gone from tennis ? In the past, players only had their tennis skills to rely on. It SEEMS male players of today perfect strength, while women compete on the beaches with slingshots. [IMHO]
@lingcod914 жыл бұрын
Move on . That is life !
@emineparis Жыл бұрын
these two are a living testament that two completely different people from completely different backgrounds can truly be great friends and appreciate one another. i admire them both so much.
@frankennyg13 жыл бұрын
This is so true. Two great people There will never be a rivalry like it again
@michaelhepworth2240 Жыл бұрын
Evert's sister, Jeanne, passed away earlier this year and Evert said this in an interview, “My sister passed away in February, and Martina was there the whole day. She was at the funeral. She was there for the burial. She was at the house for food and stayed until 10 p.m. She and Pam Shriver were the only two players there. " ESPN did an outstanding piece on them in a series called called 30 for 30. They hit tennis balls and talked about their rivalry and enduring friendship.
@nreeldeep13 жыл бұрын
They developed a true friendship over the years no doubt. they understand each other in ways no one else can given the long history and competition.
@johniii81472 жыл бұрын
I always thought that they were enemies and over the years, I've realized that they are friends: more like sisters really.
@trevormoses50612 жыл бұрын
Brightened my youth. Love them! So touching how Martina supported Chris at her Sister’s funeral ❤️
@jasontimperley91992 жыл бұрын
@@johniii8147 It's like chess where all the players move in the same circles and stay at the same hotels etc. Plenty of time to acquaint.
@raygordonteacheschess5501 Жыл бұрын
says it all, class
@flipindisticalproductions4736 Жыл бұрын
I could watch these two fabulous women talking for hours and hours. Legends.
@Dionysos6403 жыл бұрын
Me too
@eiquinlan1702 жыл бұрын
I love the respectful friendship between these two titans in tennis.
@chnalvr3 жыл бұрын
Women's tennis was fantastic when they played. I saw many of their matches and it was always an incredible experience. I am so glad that it was my era so was able to watch these fabulous athletes. Great ladies.
@Reenactment-wp1ps Жыл бұрын
Two of the greatest champions across all sports; love them both.
@ltrenum Жыл бұрын
Both so different, both so amazing. The golden years of tennis; wooden rackets and skill
@Bulbophile5 жыл бұрын
They didn't play with wooden rackets in the '80s
@leolight53694 жыл бұрын
@@leolight5369 In the 70s they did and both of them played a lot of their careers in the 70s
@curtiswilliams82854 жыл бұрын
@@leolight5369 Sure did. Chrissy won 82 with one.
@ALSNewsNow4 жыл бұрын
Leo Light Chrissie did.
@AK-fe4sq4 жыл бұрын
Chris is 63 in the interview. Incredible.
@encinobalboa4 жыл бұрын
I have always been a Chris fan and admirer, but I have to say Martina is humble, kind and a great intervirew.
@brianharper14515 жыл бұрын
True. But I have to say Chris Evert is outgoing, jovial, gracious, mischievous and a great interview!
@nreeldeep13 жыл бұрын
Same here. I’m a Chris fan but have huge respect and admiration for Martina. I’m glad that after it all, they are still friends.
@juliuscepeda96553 жыл бұрын
Both classy, but I'm a Martina fan. I love the competitive spirit, just like Nadal. Nevermind Serena and number of titles, at her peak, I think Martina was best, better than either Williams sister, Steffi, Monica, Margaret Court, anyone...
@dstevens518 Жыл бұрын
Grew up watching them play! They both look fabulous 😊 miss that era of tennis 😥
@biatchp25535 жыл бұрын
Love the relationship Chris and Martina have had over the years....class acts!!
@jeffreytaddeo62452 жыл бұрын
Great champions, great people, great mutual respect. Thanks for putting this video on youtube.
@gentlemanjim4805 жыл бұрын
Absolute LEGENDS.
@darrylp34103 жыл бұрын
"It's platonic, but it's a love affair." -- Martina Navratilova Haha! Gotta love them both!
@stonew19275 жыл бұрын
Both ladies look really stunning.....I adore Chris and Martina
@poussinhamzah40135 жыл бұрын
Did Chris do some plastic surgery lately?! Not seeing here in this clip but looking her comment on Eurosport Roland Garros 2021 she looks unrecognizable. Or she just aged.
@sppecials6062 жыл бұрын
I noticed too, she's obviously been at the botox
@eiquinlan1702 жыл бұрын
Two great champions! Now the rivalry has turned into the greatest respect for one another. Awesome stuff! Thanks for the smiles Ladies!
@josephjackson5088 Жыл бұрын
I still remember watching them in d 80s when I was 10 or 11 yrs old!! I even waited end of d news hopefully to watch Martina won...no one ever achieved like her💪💪💪
@irina257015 жыл бұрын
I love the chemistry between the two. It’s obvious they are great friends
@johniii81474 жыл бұрын
No not really, Evert would think she is morally better than Martina
@maxipaz55974 жыл бұрын
@@maxipaz5597 WRONG! even martina has praised evert over the years for standing by her and not judging her, evert has attended all of martina's weddings, EVEN before martina came out, martina years later thanked her...
@tomschmitz57454 жыл бұрын
MAXI PAZ Oh shut up.
@JSmith-zr2ve3 жыл бұрын
MAXI PAZ BS
@johniii81473 жыл бұрын
Martina has been married once, and still is, so don't know where u got ur information from
@eiquinlan1702 жыл бұрын
I started watching tennis when these two are in their prime. great to watch them again.
@salimt7179 Жыл бұрын
Two women who make the female gender proud. Such class. Glad they are from my era in time. Such achievements and such decent people too. A real joy to listen to.
@mjremy2605 Жыл бұрын
I just love these two. They are so interesting to listen to. Love that they can't remember much of what they won. That is the sign that they won so much. They also both look so good. Thanks for putting this video up. I don't have BT Sport, so never even knew this existed.
@mark19684 жыл бұрын
Nice to know that Martina & Chrissie are good friends. I have watched tennis since 1974. I just love those two. I can remember Martina coming onto the courts & the referees would stumble over her surname. After a couple of wins the refs had no problems. Bless those two.
@maudeboggins9834 Жыл бұрын
Two living legends
@winny8420 Жыл бұрын
Loved their matches! Legends~
@kittyblingbling2 жыл бұрын
I love these two! Such an embodiment of respect between great rivals and the resulting friendship. It's a testament to the sport and to them individually...maybe even Evert moreso...whom while tied in Grand Slams came up on the short end of their overall head to head but has never seemed to begrudge Martina as the better player in the end.
@duskymoor95 жыл бұрын
Chris is an American icon and the face of early women's pro tennis. Martina's victories will never supplant that.
@binkyxz35 жыл бұрын
I would say that 43-37, when for the first 3 or 4 years Martina didn't make it far enough to count is pretty even. They are best friends in many ways. It's unique in the history of sport really. Evert was the third or fourth best player in the world from the minute she played her first match on the tour. Capriati is the only player who comes to mind who was that good from day one.
@jondavwal135 жыл бұрын
John David that’s plain incorrect. But whatever.
@jondavwal135 жыл бұрын
@@jondavwal13 exactly 43-37 in 80 matches over 15 year is pretty much a "dead heat"... in the end, evert was better on clay and slow hard court, martina was better on grass and indoor carpet, what "hurts" evert are those 13 straight losses when she was still playing with wood and hadn't just revved up her physicality, strength, fitness, quickness and endurance to legitimately play martina... granted, that's NOT martina's fault, it just is/was...
@tomschmitz57454 жыл бұрын
@@tomschmitz5745 Chris Evert seems like an overall better player. Martina was more raw power like Serena. One can see the physique of Martina during those times was unbelievable, but Chris Evert always had the grace and finesse.
@critical_analysis Жыл бұрын
Sad I didn't watch their rivalry ending with 18 Grand slams apiece, and the beautiful friendship they now share. Most beautiful interview.
@jubilitesconsultants6903 Жыл бұрын
They're both super heroes of tennis, and they hardly know their own stats. That's very endearing.
@charlesw98755 жыл бұрын
both women play with such class and respect ..best rivalry next to magic and bird..i miss them both playing..
@jhersh1004 жыл бұрын
Record Martina : wimbledon 9 times Evert : French Open 7 times
@IndraSaputra-bb9rf3 жыл бұрын
And Chris missed several FOs to do Team Tennis. She’d likely have at least 10 FOs
@yussepig66298 ай бұрын
both are among the 4 greatest players ever together with Court and Graf!
@carrerau71382 ай бұрын
Love em both..I read Martinas autobiography way back when been watching Tennis ever since..
@delmerroyster5994 жыл бұрын
I love these 2 legends of the game , I was born 4 years before CE debut and can’t recall tennis without her in the glorious 70s x
@Lexington1258 ай бұрын
Don't forget that both also held their own in the even more glorious 80s when women's tennis became a truly international sport.
@carrerau71382 ай бұрын
Martina was and still is the GREATEST EVER. Even Chrisy said that in an interview I loved watching these two play.............Fantastic rivalry and friendship !!!!
@georgiehollander2199 Жыл бұрын
Great champions-awesome people 👍
@ewardnolan60629 ай бұрын
Both legends
@GlennAussieguy3 жыл бұрын
Chrissie is the best. I am so happy she is giving back!
@lindapitzer7819 Жыл бұрын
2 of the best, lots of class and highly respected.
@antonmarino65682 жыл бұрын
Both won 150+ WTA singles titles. They also co-dominated WTA in 1974-1987, as Connors, Borg, McEnroe and Lendl did in ATP in the same period.
@hongkongsmartboy Жыл бұрын
Beautiful icons of tennis 👍
@EsotericOccultist3 жыл бұрын
Love these two. Icons . Absolutely love ❤️
@Kaz741 Жыл бұрын
I remember the VS in the garden. That was a great event.
@jondishmonmusicandstuff27535 жыл бұрын
I basically grew up watching them and their generation of players. And back then, tennis didnt come on tv NEARLY as often as it does these days...not even close. Hell, I played it, more than I saw it on tv. But I would hunt for any and every kind of tennis-related 'thing' in the newspapers. I'll never forget my Mom getting me a subscription for Tennis Magazine, for Xmas, once...and I almost came out of my skin. I was that nuts about tennis. So, to me?...she and Martina and King Sue Barker and Casals and Stove and and Jaeger and V. Wade and Tracy Austin, and Borg, Mac, Connors, Ashe, Vilas, Noah, Pecci, Clerc and Lendl...were my tennis gods and goddesses
@Lawrence_619 Жыл бұрын
I remember when Chris Evert sister, Jeanne(hit 2 hands on both sides) played on the tour! 1973, Virginia Slims of Columbus, Ga.!...The finals were scheduled Chris Evert vs Margaret Court ...On the day of the finals Margaret came out and addressed the crowd...She stated that she had an injury and defaulted!..So Chiris played her sister Jeanne in a pro set, won by Chris 8-3! This was played at the Columbus Country Club, Hard true clay.
@jerrycaughron73785 жыл бұрын
Terrific trivia, thanks! Here's some more. During the 70's Chrissie reached the final, I believe it was in Orange, New Jersey. Her opponent had to default and could not play, so tournament organizers called up local Althea Gibson to play Chris instead! Chrissie stated Althea "still had that booming serve" and that classy Chrissie gave her some games out of respect for Althea that day!
@johndillani55524 жыл бұрын
Chrissie is such a lovely person. Wow. What a lesson I've been learning on her lately. Her comportment is second to none. I love her gait (at least from back in the day)
@Oseiwe2 жыл бұрын
I love both these ladies both carry themselves with class and dignity
@kenwoolley30034 ай бұрын
I take off my hat and have the utmost respect for these two great ladies. Fundamentally different ways of playing, but one like the other ingenious.
@francoforte-6711 ай бұрын
Great and balanced interview
@OCRATHLETE5 жыл бұрын
Yes, the 30 for 30 episode was very good. They did and do a lot for tennis. Remember watching their rivalries.
@kawai991003 жыл бұрын
They togeather with BJK basically built the entire game. They should get royalties from the ladies of today.
@johniii81472 жыл бұрын
Chris Evert is the only 60-something woman who i would describe as "cute" but not in an "adorable grandma" type of way
@DaggerMan114 жыл бұрын
Chris Evert is one of those women who have this innate elegance.
@THyperon3 жыл бұрын
Jane Leeves is 60 and hot.
@Brinta32 жыл бұрын
I love Chris and Martina!
@Slipperman21123 жыл бұрын
Two great tennis players and they look fab here.
@Culpano2 жыл бұрын
damn, that is 36 GS single titles speaking...
@skylaxx4 жыл бұрын
These two are hilarious together.
@rjddurhamnc3 жыл бұрын
In their long careers, I never heard them uttering "mental health" issues or blaming anybody at any time they lost a match. Classy players.
@s.t.santos5928 Жыл бұрын
Today certain players are snow flakes and even proud of that.
@carrerau71382 ай бұрын
Martina and Chrissy rock!!
@BeasleyStreet4 жыл бұрын
These are real icons of women's sports
@alidi4144 Жыл бұрын
Love these two stars.
@earlcabbel55232 жыл бұрын
Best rivalry in individual sports
@robertk20073 жыл бұрын
Agree
@danielmcgloin34313 жыл бұрын
The 2 Greatest women players of the history ! Amazing legend women ............
@cactusbleu12554 жыл бұрын
Well said, people will, of course argue that Graf and Williams were/are "better!" I'll accept that when Williams gets her 10th Wimbledon, which going by the last 2 years doesn't look like happening any time soon! 😉
@neorich594 жыл бұрын
@Oliver McCall Serena played, Graf, Seles, Clisters, Henin, Capriati, Davenport, The Russian, Her sister, Victoria, Li Na, I can continue......
@MrBjorn63 жыл бұрын
@@MrBjorn6 Different eras, but just based on their games as is, Serena would blow either Martina or Chris off the tennis court. Its about the power baby. Martina and Evert were awesome players, but the power of the womens game is something they couldnt handle. Serena Williams is the greatest womens player of all time.
@chocolatetownforever75373 жыл бұрын
@@chocolatetownforever7537 Graf is superior to that beached whale Faterena. Anyway this is about Martina and Chris not FATERENA
@davidcarr9772 Жыл бұрын
Chrissie Evert is so buuutiful and gooooooorgeous...I can't bliv my eyes...I can't bliv how anyone can be so beautiful...
@sanjusingh37535 жыл бұрын
U need glasses m8
@maxipaz55974 жыл бұрын
open bobs, amirite
@JasonPizzolato4 жыл бұрын
They had their ups and downs but it’s very clear they have a real personal relationships told this day
@johniii81475 жыл бұрын
Chris Evert is 67!?!?! Wow!
@MarthaMansbridge Жыл бұрын
Never knew that women played best of 5 tennis for 10 years until this interview.
@sasho888prm2 жыл бұрын
That is right it was the Virginia Slims! I used go to The Virginia Slims and I got to see all the greats!
@annacanale97809 ай бұрын
Two classy ladies. No so much for Williams sisters.
@valpro99 Жыл бұрын
Martina's Czech accent became heavier when she grew older. She used to sound almost native American in the 80's. Now she's still very very fluent but she is a little more accented.
@obiphil86723 жыл бұрын
She was banned from from former Czechoslovakia for years. Couldn't visit her family and probably didn't speak Czech for years until the ban was lifted. I lived in London for 5 years and spoke English with a British accent. I moved back to my home country. When I speak English these days, it sounds like an amalgam of American accents and not as fluent.
@roddo1955 Жыл бұрын
MN is a bloomin' marvel of the sport...
@davidkinnear57925 жыл бұрын
Living legends both and lovely people to boot. Interesting to note that they didn't win the Aussie Open that many times compared to the others. I think I remember Billie Jean King saying that was because a lot of US players didn't want to make the trip, or that the Viginia Slims Championships were more lucrative? If that's the case, how many *more* Grand Slam titles would they have gained between them?
@neorich594 жыл бұрын
Two class acts on and off the court.
@nicholasschroeder36783 жыл бұрын
Impecables ambas
@mcbbar86673 жыл бұрын
Legends.
@janefriel6895 Жыл бұрын
LEGENDS
@BeasleyStreet3 жыл бұрын
Evert had that GOLDEN lob, greatest LOB ever which was fun to see go over Navratilova head :) Navratilova would LET US know right away what she thought about that :) and the great passing shots Evert and Seles trying to get past those net rushers.
@kkauffman71522 жыл бұрын
My favourite female tennis players. Chris is beautiful and I also admired Martina, not only for her tennis, but also for her intelligence. (I must admit, I did like Monica Seles tho', If she hadn't been attacked, I think she would have been the best female tennis player to this day...and she looks great!)
@pigstrotters41984 жыл бұрын
MN far more beautiful in lots of ways
@maxipaz55974 жыл бұрын
Actualiy Chris was 7-6, 5-3 up against Court in the 1973 French Open final ( she was 18)Court rallied to win 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 ....a few weeks later Chris reached the Wimbledon final where Billie Jean beat her 6-0, 7-5. The next year 1974 Chris reached both finals again and this time she won both beating Olga Morozova in both finals.
@poussinhamzah40135 жыл бұрын
A few weeks later she beat Court in the Wimbledon semi-finals 61-1-6,6-1.
@bobjacubas68185 жыл бұрын
More so than Bird and Magic, either one would've been the greatest ever without the other in her way. Fitting they both have 18 slams and a better-than-fair tradeoff for Wimbledon honors are easily those for both the US and French Opens. Couldn't be much closer. Both likeable still.
@stevezeoke3 жыл бұрын
I always thought Martina looked older than she was and predicted that she would age very gracefully. Today, she do look like she haven't aged now that she is in her later years.
@PungiFungi Жыл бұрын
Chrissie is the greatest female clay court player ever. Rafa is the greatest male clay court player ever.
@encinobalboa4 жыл бұрын
Just a waw duo !!! ❤
@sissivdv7759 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see them wearing poppies. Enjoyed watching them play brilliant tennis.
@syl8125772 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Both of them still look good!!! One of the great rivalries in sports.
@anthonykilburn9302 Жыл бұрын
Hello Martina...I still have your old Spalding tennis racket from the 70's..
@70onfire15 Жыл бұрын
Didn't know the Final match of the WTA Finals was played over five-sets from 1984 -1998 . Very interesting fact in the history of tennis
@Scalaflow Жыл бұрын
top 3 of greatest sports rivalries. nice interview. So many variables to consider, but the tiny (me personally) edge I put Chris over Martina is take each one's most won slam. Chris, 7 French, so she won 11 at the other 3. Martina, 9 Wimbledon's, 9 at the other 3.
@templedown4 жыл бұрын
True Champions & Legendary role models, Serena should spend a little more of her time in their presence. It might rub off on her.
@meansy77534 жыл бұрын
Chrissie Evert looks like Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif...but Chrissie is simply out of this world...
@sanjusingh37535 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Both women have aged very gracefully. They look great!
@josephramone5805 Жыл бұрын
Chris Everett can still get it !!!!🔥💥
@seansartor2 жыл бұрын
they are so funny together, in the way that only the closest of people can be.
@adamlarsson38282 жыл бұрын
They're so funny together
@Werewolf02163 жыл бұрын
could i place an early bid on Martina's used shorts? they'd make a mint on EBAY!
@tedkier32645 жыл бұрын
It was both of them Mary Carillo and Ana Laird---funny on how each lady focussed on a different person at the end of the video.
@raef2032 жыл бұрын
Still my favourite 🎾🎾 ladies 🏆🏆
@LoveUK7 Жыл бұрын
one of the main reason they switched to best of five was because Martina was so dominant, her matches were over in under an hour 83-84
@aagold765 жыл бұрын
When did they switch?
@jjm23894 жыл бұрын
That is not true. The tour switched to best of five in an effort to try something different. It wasn't popular among the players so it was scrapped after a few years.
@nreeldeep13 жыл бұрын
They met in 22 grand slams playing 14 finals. Chris won 4, Martina won 10.
@idontsignin5 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Same H2H as Nadal-Federer in Slams
@yussepig66293 жыл бұрын
Chris always funny!
@caramba52404 жыл бұрын
Tennis was more fun, then.
@bh5606 Жыл бұрын
14 times if i've got it right, that they met in gs finals---
Two classy ladies. The most consistent champions ever. I miss the great days of tennis.
Hear-Hear . . . Tennis, like many other things, seems to have changed for the worse; [ IMHO ]. Were's the Laver's and McEnroe's of today players? Is it me or today's players . . . but the "soul" is gone from tennis ? In the past, players only had their tennis skills to rely on. It SEEMS male players of today perfect strength, while women compete on the beaches with slingshots. [IMHO]
Move on . That is life !
these two are a living testament that two completely different people from completely different backgrounds can truly be great friends and appreciate one another. i admire them both so much.
This is so true. Two great people There will never be a rivalry like it again
Evert's sister, Jeanne, passed away earlier this year and Evert said this in an interview, “My sister passed away in February, and Martina was there the whole day. She was at the funeral. She was there for the burial. She was at the house for food and stayed until 10 p.m. She and Pam Shriver were the only two players there. " ESPN did an outstanding piece on them in a series called called 30 for 30. They hit tennis balls and talked about their rivalry and enduring friendship.
They developed a true friendship over the years no doubt. they understand each other in ways no one else can given the long history and competition.
I always thought that they were enemies and over the years, I've realized that they are friends: more like sisters really.
Brightened my youth. Love them! So touching how Martina supported Chris at her Sister’s funeral ❤️
@@johniii8147 It's like chess where all the players move in the same circles and stay at the same hotels etc. Plenty of time to acquaint.
says it all, class
I could watch these two fabulous women talking for hours and hours. Legends.
Me too
I love the respectful friendship between these two titans in tennis.
Women's tennis was fantastic when they played. I saw many of their matches and it was always an incredible experience. I am so glad that it was my era so was able to watch these fabulous athletes. Great ladies.
Two of the greatest champions across all sports; love them both.
Both so different, both so amazing. The golden years of tennis; wooden rackets and skill
They didn't play with wooden rackets in the '80s
@@leolight5369 In the 70s they did and both of them played a lot of their careers in the 70s
@@leolight5369 Sure did. Chrissy won 82 with one.
Leo Light Chrissie did.
Chris is 63 in the interview. Incredible.
I have always been a Chris fan and admirer, but I have to say Martina is humble, kind and a great intervirew.
True. But I have to say Chris Evert is outgoing, jovial, gracious, mischievous and a great interview!
Same here. I’m a Chris fan but have huge respect and admiration for Martina. I’m glad that after it all, they are still friends.
Both classy, but I'm a Martina fan. I love the competitive spirit, just like Nadal. Nevermind Serena and number of titles, at her peak, I think Martina was best, better than either Williams sister, Steffi, Monica, Margaret Court, anyone...
Grew up watching them play! They both look fabulous 😊 miss that era of tennis 😥
Love the relationship Chris and Martina have had over the years....class acts!!
Great champions, great people, great mutual respect. Thanks for putting this video on youtube.
Absolute LEGENDS.
"It's platonic, but it's a love affair." -- Martina Navratilova Haha! Gotta love them both!
Both ladies look really stunning.....I adore Chris and Martina
Did Chris do some plastic surgery lately?! Not seeing here in this clip but looking her comment on Eurosport Roland Garros 2021 she looks unrecognizable. Or she just aged.
I noticed too, she's obviously been at the botox
Two great champions! Now the rivalry has turned into the greatest respect for one another. Awesome stuff! Thanks for the smiles Ladies!
I still remember watching them in d 80s when I was 10 or 11 yrs old!! I even waited end of d news hopefully to watch Martina won...no one ever achieved like her💪💪💪
I love the chemistry between the two. It’s obvious they are great friends
No not really, Evert would think she is morally better than Martina
@@maxipaz5597 WRONG! even martina has praised evert over the years for standing by her and not judging her, evert has attended all of martina's weddings, EVEN before martina came out, martina years later thanked her...
MAXI PAZ Oh shut up.
MAXI PAZ BS
Martina has been married once, and still is, so don't know where u got ur information from
I started watching tennis when these two are in their prime. great to watch them again.
Two women who make the female gender proud. Such class. Glad they are from my era in time. Such achievements and such decent people too. A real joy to listen to.
I just love these two. They are so interesting to listen to. Love that they can't remember much of what they won. That is the sign that they won so much. They also both look so good. Thanks for putting this video up. I don't have BT Sport, so never even knew this existed.
Nice to know that Martina & Chrissie are good friends. I have watched tennis since 1974. I just love those two. I can remember Martina coming onto the courts & the referees would stumble over her surname. After a couple of wins the refs had no problems. Bless those two.
Two living legends
Loved their matches! Legends~
I love these two! Such an embodiment of respect between great rivals and the resulting friendship. It's a testament to the sport and to them individually...maybe even Evert moreso...whom while tied in Grand Slams came up on the short end of their overall head to head but has never seemed to begrudge Martina as the better player in the end.
Chris is an American icon and the face of early women's pro tennis. Martina's victories will never supplant that.
I would say that 43-37, when for the first 3 or 4 years Martina didn't make it far enough to count is pretty even. They are best friends in many ways. It's unique in the history of sport really. Evert was the third or fourth best player in the world from the minute she played her first match on the tour. Capriati is the only player who comes to mind who was that good from day one.
John David that’s plain incorrect. But whatever.
@@jondavwal13 exactly 43-37 in 80 matches over 15 year is pretty much a "dead heat"... in the end, evert was better on clay and slow hard court, martina was better on grass and indoor carpet, what "hurts" evert are those 13 straight losses when she was still playing with wood and hadn't just revved up her physicality, strength, fitness, quickness and endurance to legitimately play martina... granted, that's NOT martina's fault, it just is/was...
@@tomschmitz5745 Chris Evert seems like an overall better player. Martina was more raw power like Serena. One can see the physique of Martina during those times was unbelievable, but Chris Evert always had the grace and finesse.
Sad I didn't watch their rivalry ending with 18 Grand slams apiece, and the beautiful friendship they now share. Most beautiful interview.
They're both super heroes of tennis, and they hardly know their own stats. That's very endearing.
both women play with such class and respect ..best rivalry next to magic and bird..i miss them both playing..
Record Martina : wimbledon 9 times Evert : French Open 7 times
And Chris missed several FOs to do Team Tennis. She’d likely have at least 10 FOs
both are among the 4 greatest players ever together with Court and Graf!
Love em both..I read Martinas autobiography way back when been watching Tennis ever since..
I love these 2 legends of the game , I was born 4 years before CE debut and can’t recall tennis without her in the glorious 70s x
Don't forget that both also held their own in the even more glorious 80s when women's tennis became a truly international sport.
Martina was and still is the GREATEST EVER. Even Chrisy said that in an interview I loved watching these two play.............Fantastic rivalry and friendship !!!!
Great champions-awesome people 👍
Both legends
Chrissie is the best. I am so happy she is giving back!
2 of the best, lots of class and highly respected.
Both won 150+ WTA singles titles. They also co-dominated WTA in 1974-1987, as Connors, Borg, McEnroe and Lendl did in ATP in the same period.
Beautiful icons of tennis 👍
Love these two. Icons . Absolutely love ❤️
I remember the VS in the garden. That was a great event.
I basically grew up watching them and their generation of players. And back then, tennis didnt come on tv NEARLY as often as it does these days...not even close. Hell, I played it, more than I saw it on tv. But I would hunt for any and every kind of tennis-related 'thing' in the newspapers. I'll never forget my Mom getting me a subscription for Tennis Magazine, for Xmas, once...and I almost came out of my skin. I was that nuts about tennis. So, to me?...she and Martina and King Sue Barker and Casals and Stove and and Jaeger and V. Wade and Tracy Austin, and Borg, Mac, Connors, Ashe, Vilas, Noah, Pecci, Clerc and Lendl...were my tennis gods and goddesses
I remember when Chris Evert sister, Jeanne(hit 2 hands on both sides) played on the tour! 1973, Virginia Slims of Columbus, Ga.!...The finals were scheduled Chris Evert vs Margaret Court ...On the day of the finals Margaret came out and addressed the crowd...She stated that she had an injury and defaulted!..So Chiris played her sister Jeanne in a pro set, won by Chris 8-3! This was played at the Columbus Country Club, Hard true clay.
Terrific trivia, thanks! Here's some more. During the 70's Chrissie reached the final, I believe it was in Orange, New Jersey. Her opponent had to default and could not play, so tournament organizers called up local Althea Gibson to play Chris instead! Chrissie stated Althea "still had that booming serve" and that classy Chrissie gave her some games out of respect for Althea that day!
Chrissie is such a lovely person. Wow. What a lesson I've been learning on her lately. Her comportment is second to none. I love her gait (at least from back in the day)
I love both these ladies both carry themselves with class and dignity
I take off my hat and have the utmost respect for these two great ladies. Fundamentally different ways of playing, but one like the other ingenious.
Great and balanced interview
Yes, the 30 for 30 episode was very good. They did and do a lot for tennis. Remember watching their rivalries.
They togeather with BJK basically built the entire game. They should get royalties from the ladies of today.
Chris Evert is the only 60-something woman who i would describe as "cute" but not in an "adorable grandma" type of way
Chris Evert is one of those women who have this innate elegance.
Jane Leeves is 60 and hot.
I love Chris and Martina!
Two great tennis players and they look fab here.
damn, that is 36 GS single titles speaking...
These two are hilarious together.
In their long careers, I never heard them uttering "mental health" issues or blaming anybody at any time they lost a match. Classy players.
Today certain players are snow flakes and even proud of that.
Martina and Chrissy rock!!
These are real icons of women's sports
Love these two stars.
Best rivalry in individual sports
Agree
The 2 Greatest women players of the history ! Amazing legend women ............
Well said, people will, of course argue that Graf and Williams were/are "better!" I'll accept that when Williams gets her 10th Wimbledon, which going by the last 2 years doesn't look like happening any time soon! 😉
@Oliver McCall Serena played, Graf, Seles, Clisters, Henin, Capriati, Davenport, The Russian, Her sister, Victoria, Li Na, I can continue......
@@MrBjorn6 Different eras, but just based on their games as is, Serena would blow either Martina or Chris off the tennis court. Its about the power baby. Martina and Evert were awesome players, but the power of the womens game is something they couldnt handle. Serena Williams is the greatest womens player of all time.
@@chocolatetownforever7537 Graf is superior to that beached whale Faterena. Anyway this is about Martina and Chris not FATERENA
Chrissie Evert is so buuutiful and gooooooorgeous...I can't bliv my eyes...I can't bliv how anyone can be so beautiful...
U need glasses m8
open bobs, amirite
They had their ups and downs but it’s very clear they have a real personal relationships told this day
Chris Evert is 67!?!?! Wow!
Never knew that women played best of 5 tennis for 10 years until this interview.
That is right it was the Virginia Slims! I used go to The Virginia Slims and I got to see all the greats!
Two classy ladies. No so much for Williams sisters.
Martina's Czech accent became heavier when she grew older. She used to sound almost native American in the 80's. Now she's still very very fluent but she is a little more accented.
She was banned from from former Czechoslovakia for years. Couldn't visit her family and probably didn't speak Czech for years until the ban was lifted. I lived in London for 5 years and spoke English with a British accent. I moved back to my home country. When I speak English these days, it sounds like an amalgam of American accents and not as fluent.
MN is a bloomin' marvel of the sport...
Living legends both and lovely people to boot. Interesting to note that they didn't win the Aussie Open that many times compared to the others. I think I remember Billie Jean King saying that was because a lot of US players didn't want to make the trip, or that the Viginia Slims Championships were more lucrative? If that's the case, how many *more* Grand Slam titles would they have gained between them?
Two class acts on and off the court.
Impecables ambas
Legends.
LEGENDS
Evert had that GOLDEN lob, greatest LOB ever which was fun to see go over Navratilova head :) Navratilova would LET US know right away what she thought about that :) and the great passing shots Evert and Seles trying to get past those net rushers.
My favourite female tennis players. Chris is beautiful and I also admired Martina, not only for her tennis, but also for her intelligence. (I must admit, I did like Monica Seles tho', If she hadn't been attacked, I think she would have been the best female tennis player to this day...and she looks great!)
MN far more beautiful in lots of ways
Actualiy Chris was 7-6, 5-3 up against Court in the 1973 French Open final ( she was 18)Court rallied to win 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 ....a few weeks later Chris reached the Wimbledon final where Billie Jean beat her 6-0, 7-5. The next year 1974 Chris reached both finals again and this time she won both beating Olga Morozova in both finals.
A few weeks later she beat Court in the Wimbledon semi-finals 61-1-6,6-1.
More so than Bird and Magic, either one would've been the greatest ever without the other in her way. Fitting they both have 18 slams and a better-than-fair tradeoff for Wimbledon honors are easily those for both the US and French Opens. Couldn't be much closer. Both likeable still.
I always thought Martina looked older than she was and predicted that she would age very gracefully. Today, she do look like she haven't aged now that she is in her later years.
Chrissie is the greatest female clay court player ever. Rafa is the greatest male clay court player ever.
Just a waw duo !!! ❤
Nice to see them wearing poppies. Enjoyed watching them play brilliant tennis.
Wow!!! Both of them still look good!!! One of the great rivalries in sports.
Hello Martina...I still have your old Spalding tennis racket from the 70's..
Didn't know the Final match of the WTA Finals was played over five-sets from 1984 -1998 . Very interesting fact in the history of tennis
top 3 of greatest sports rivalries. nice interview. So many variables to consider, but the tiny (me personally) edge I put Chris over Martina is take each one's most won slam. Chris, 7 French, so she won 11 at the other 3. Martina, 9 Wimbledon's, 9 at the other 3.
True Champions & Legendary role models, Serena should spend a little more of her time in their presence. It might rub off on her.
Chrissie Evert looks like Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif...but Chrissie is simply out of this world...
Wow!! Both women have aged very gracefully. They look great!
Chris Everett can still get it !!!!🔥💥
they are so funny together, in the way that only the closest of people can be.
They're so funny together
could i place an early bid on Martina's used shorts? they'd make a mint on EBAY!
It was both of them Mary Carillo and Ana Laird---funny on how each lady focussed on a different person at the end of the video.
Still my favourite 🎾🎾 ladies 🏆🏆
one of the main reason they switched to best of five was because Martina was so dominant, her matches were over in under an hour 83-84
When did they switch?
That is not true. The tour switched to best of five in an effort to try something different. It wasn't popular among the players so it was scrapped after a few years.
They met in 22 grand slams playing 14 finals. Chris won 4, Martina won 10.
Interesting. Same H2H as Nadal-Federer in Slams
Chris always funny!
Tennis was more fun, then.
14 times if i've got it right, that they met in gs finals---
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