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Chris Evert praises Martina Navratilova after Djokovic milestone at Wimbledon

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Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Chris Evert praises Martina Navratilova after Djokovic milestone at Wimbledon

Summary

Chris Evert celebrated Martina Navratilova's achievements during her appearance at Wimbledon, reflecting on their historic rivalry. Evert highlighted Navratilova's nine Wimbledon singles titles and total of 19 Grand Slam titles. This comes after Novak Djokovic secured his 106th Wimbledon match win, moving closer to Navratilova’s all-time record of 120 match wins. Djokovic's win over Roman Safiullin prompted a discussion about his pursuit of surpassing Navratilova's mark. He is currently preparing for his 17th Wimbledon quarterfinal, aiming for his 107th victory.

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•Chris Evert praised Martina Navratilova in Wimbledon’s royal box.
•Novak Djokovic won his 106th Wimbledon match against Roman Safiullin.
•Djokovic aims to surpass Navratilova's 120 match wins at Wimbledon.
•Evert highlighted Navratilova's nine Wimbledon singles titles.
•Djokovic is preparing for his 17th Wimbledon quarterfinal.

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12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Evert Celebrates Martina Navratilova’s Wimbledon Achievements After Novak Djokovic Controversy

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Tennis legend Chris Evert took a trip down memory lane after spotting her longtime friend and rival, Martina Navratilova, in Wimbledon’s royal box. The 18-time Grand Slam champion praised Navratilova’s unmatched legacy at the All England Club and reminded the tennis world of the accomplishments held by the Czech-American legend after Novak Djokovic’s latest milestone win brought him one step closer to beating Navratilova’s SW19 record.
— Yahoo Sports

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