Netflix documentary explores Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova bond
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A Netflix documentary titled "Chris and Martina: The Final Set" examines the friendship and rivalry between tennis stars Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, who dominated women's tennis in the late 1970s and 1980s. The film shows their current relationship as they support each other through cancer treatment. It covers the early friendship and doubles partnership, a period of estrangement, and their later reconciliation as joint international treasures. The documentary also features commentary from other tennis figures including Pam Shriver, Zina Garrison, and John McEnroe. The source article notes the film leaves open the possibility that the friendship may be more complicated than portrayed.
What’s reported
The Netflix documentary is titled "Chris and Martina: The Final Set"
It covers the relationship between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova
Both players are currently supporting each other through cancer treatment
The film covers their early friendship, a period of estrangement, and later reconciliation
Other figures featured include Pam Shriver, Zina Garrison, and John McEnroe
The source article describes Navratilova's 1975 defection from communist Czechoslovakia to the US at age 18
Key figures
Chris Evert, tennis player
Martina Navratilova, tennis player
Pam Shriver, tennis player
Zina Garrison, tennis player
John McEnroe, tennis player
Dan Maskell, BBC commentator
Duchess of Kent, trophy presenter
Sources: The Guardian
