A Grand Slam Friendship in Tennis
Rivalries have defined the history of tennis. The most intriguing matchups have contrasted many playing styles and personalities: Martina Navratilova vs. Chris Evert; Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal, and both players separately vs. Novak Djokovic; Pete Sampras vs. Andra Aggasi; Serena Williams and her sister, Venus; John McEnroe vs. Jimmy Connors, and both vs. Bjorn Borg; Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs. These on-court rivalries are some of the most prolific in all of modern sports history. The friendship between Evert and Navratilova shows that two close friends can love each other differently than even the world might expect. Fire and Ice: Evert and Navratilova The tagline ‘Fire and Ice’ is often used for the relationship between tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. Evert was known for being stone-faced and calculating. “My dad told me at a very young age, ‘Don’t let your opponent see how you’re feeling