“More than any American Culture”: Martina Navratilova once shared how Chris Evert’s Catholic upbringing shaped her tennis image

Martina Navratilova’s comments sparked renewed interest in Chris Evert. Navratilova suggested Evert’s strict Catholic upbringing shaped her public image. She contrasted this with her own experiences growing up in Czechoslovakia. Navratilova noted Evert’s desire to please her parents influenced her behavior. The remarks added a new layer to their famous rivalry. Their contrasting styles fueled tennis’s growth.