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Martina Navratilova responds to Hunter Schafer's surgery revelation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 10:27 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Martina Navratilova responds to Hunter Schafer's surgery revelation

Summary

Martina Navratilova reacted to Hunter Schafer's admission of undergoing gender-affirming bottom surgery at age 27. Schafer disclosed in Elle magazine that she had the surgery in December 2025 and shared her journey towards a clearer gender identity. Navratilova questioned Schafer's age, tweeting, "A 27-year-old girl? Who knew?" This comment comes amidst Navratilova's ongoing remarks about transgender participation in sports, especially following the WNBA's recent clarifications regarding who is defined as a woman in the league.

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Key Details

•Hunter Schafer revealed her bottom surgery in Elle magazine.
•Schafer identifies firmly as a woman after her surgery.
•Navratilova questioned Schafer's age in a tweet.
•Navratilova also addressed WNBA's definition of 'women'.
•Ongoing debates over transgender athletes continue.

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10:27 AMYahoo Sports — Martina Navratilova Raises Questions After Hunter Schafer Reveals She Underwent Bottom Surgery at 27

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Martina Navratilova reacted pointedly after Euphoria actor Hunter Schafer revealed she underwent bottom surgery. Schafer admitted to undergoing gender-affirming surgery last December.
— Yahoo Sports

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