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  1. Rovesciarete

    "This is nuts": Martina Navratilova lambasts WADA for appealing Sinner’s ‘no negligence’

    Martina slams the decision of WADA to appeal the ‘no negligence’ part of ITIA’s ruling based on expert opinion. Contrary to the (ex-)players of Nasty&Company she shows an understanding of the issue, indicating a careful reading of the evidence. Contrast that to the intellectual depth of a former...
  2. D

    Navratilova vs Federer (with a caveat)

    In light of another thread claiming Navratilova to be the GOAT, I wanted to make an alternative comparison of two great players. Let's say peak Federer 2006 is about to play Average Navratilova, BUT Federer woke up that day without a left arm for some reason. 10 match series, who wins?
  3. Enceladus

    Martina Navratilova Diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/64146656.amp Martina Navrátilová has one of the hardest matches of her life ahead of her. Doctors diagnosed the former tennis player with larynx and breast cancer. "It's a double whammy, but treatment is possible. I hope for a favorable...
  4. RaulRamirez

    Fun Thread, I Hope...If You Can Be Any Player for One Match...

    (from the hypothetical to the fantastic) If you could be any player in history for one match -- and experience his/her game and emotions firsthand, who would it be. Which specific match/venue? It could be current or past, a dominating performance or a very close match, your favorite player, or...
  5. PDJ

    In Retrospect Wade wining Wimbledon. A charming article (The Times)

    4 views of the historic win. It really is quite charming. Part One Did it matter that I won with a beautiful shot? Absolutely’ Four of those involved in the historic 1977 Wimbledon women’s singles final recall their memories — fond or otherwise — to Alyson Rudd Virginia Wade — The last British...
  6. J

    Federer passes Evert, Navratilova, and Nicklaus

    With 19 slams, Federer says goodbye to Chrissie and Martina, his erstwhile co-members of Club 18. And for those who follow intersport rivalries, Fed has now edged tennis ahead of golf. Jack sent him a congratulatory message upon reaching 18 after the AO; no word on whether a "Great job passing...
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