Martina Navratilova (Twitter)
Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova are two of the greatest names in women’s tennis and share immense mutual admiration, and the latter was recently diagnosed with throat and breast cancer
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer. She has an enlarged lymph node in her neck and tests reveal that she is suffering from two forms of cancer. This comes as a shocking piece of news for the tennis fraternity and Navratilova’s huge fan base across the globe.
Navratilova is known to have a strong personality and she intends to fight the disease with “all that she has”. In her official statement, Navratilova said: “This double whammy is serious but still fixable. I’m hoping for a favourable outcome. It’s going to stink for a while but I’ll fight with all I have got.” Another all-time great of women’s tennis, Billie Jean King expressed her support for Navratilova in these tough times. “@Martina is as brave as she is strong. She has fought this battle before, and she is in our thoughts and prayers”, she wrote on Twitter.
Tennis fans across the globe are understandably heartbroken after Navratilova’s unfortunate news was officially confirmed. Let us take a look at some of the reactions on Twitter.
“Looking at my photos from Eastbourne just recently and this popped up. As then as now one Legend backing another legend. We are all wishing her Luck in this next big fight”, wrote a photo along with a memorable photo of Navratilova and King sharing the frame together.
“I am so sorry to hear this, @Martina I am thinking about you. All my thoughts and prayers for your speedy recovery and healing. Hugs , love and healing vibes”, another fan conveyed her good wishes.
“Sorry to hear this. Wishing Martina all the best with her treatment and recovery. She will beat this- if anyone can, she can”, read a tweet.
“She is a fighter, she won many battles on the tennis court, on the health front & what not. We wish her GOD speed in this new battle. May GOD bless her”, tweeted another fan.
Another fan wrote: “Best wishes for a recovery. Martina was unbelievable to watch when I was a kid, and honestly, did not watch Much tennis bUt if she was on, I was watching.”
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