Inspired casting would have had Chris Evert on the show as well.
You know - one more H2H in their unmatched (in all sports) rivalry.
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A little something about the legend that is Martina Navratilova:
Born in Czechoslovakia. Defected to the US in 1975. Out and proud lesbian.
She won 167 singles titles & 177 in doubles - both records for men & women.
In Grand Slam play she ranks 3rd (w Evert) with 18: 3 AO, 2 RG, 9 W, 4 US.
In doubles she won 31 Slams (most with Pam Shriver) & 10 in mixed doubles.
Her 1st & last Slams were both mixed titles: '74 RG & '06 USO.
And in that that span of 32 years she won a grand total of 59 Slam titles.
A perfect set: Martina owns a title in singles, duds & mixed at all 4 Slams.
The Hall of Famer held the year-end #1 ranking 7 times.
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For Dancing With the Stars Martina is partnered with Tony Dovolani.
In 12 seasons he has made the finals once: 3rd with Melissa Rycroft.
Oops: The last tennis player to dance was Monica Seles. A 1st round loss.
Best of luck Martina. Those bitchy judges better be nice to you.
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