Chris Evert & Martina Navratilova: The Rivalry, Friendship & Cancer Battles

Chris Evert & Martina Navratilova's rivalry, friendship and cancer battles. Following the recent news that Chris Evert's ovarian cancer has returned, this conversation is an especially meaningful reminder of the resilience and friendship that have defined her life both on and off the court. This week, Melissa Rivers sits down with Rebecca Gitlitz, director of Netflix's Chris & Martina: The Final Set, to discuss the extraordinary bond between two tennis legends. Rebecca shares what it was like watching Chris and Martina revisit their greatest matches, reflect on the psychological anguish they endured to become champions, and navigate their respective cancer journeys together, revealing how one of sports' greatest rivalries became an extraordinary lifelong friendship. 00:00 Intro to Rebecca Gitlitz & Chris and Martina 00:37 Rebecca on Why This Documentary Mattered 02:00 Getting Chris Evert & Martina Navratilova On Board 03:36 The Martina Story Fans Didn’t Know 05:00 Breaking Through 50 Years of Media Training 07:00 Filming Martina Back in Czechoslovakia 08:22 Chris Evert’s Fame, Focus & Blind Spots 11:08 When Friendship Became Competition 14:26 Looking Back at the Pain of Their Rivalry 15:43 Martina’s Sexuality & Life Outside The Closet 19:55 Chris, Martina & Choosing The Wrong People 24:00 Chris Evert’s Cancer Journey & Shaving Her Head 27:23 Friendship, Hair Loss & Finally Letting The Walls Down 28:09 When Chris & Martina Truly Became Friends 31:31 Watching Old Matches Together 33:59 Women’s Tennis, Serena Williams & The GOAT Debate 37:41 Where Chris & Martina Are Now 39:59 Julia Lemigova, RHOM & The Bird Story 42:30 Final Thoughts & Where To Watch __________________ Subscribe to Melissa Rivers' YouTube: ►   / @melissariversofficial   Watch More Group Text: ►    • Melissa Rivers' Group Text   Melissa Rivers’ Group Text merch: ► https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collect... Shop the NEW Joan Rivers' Collection: ► https://www.joanrivers.com/shop/ FOLLOW MELISSA RIVERS Instagram: ►   / melissariversofficial   Facebook: ►   / officialmelissarivers   Twitter: ►   / melrivers   About Melissa Rivers Group Text: When Melissa Rivers hits send, the group chat goes public. The Melissa Rivers Group Text podcast is an unfiltered, hilarious, and unapologetically real backstage pass to the conversations everyone wishes they were having. From jaw-dropping celebrity scandals and Bravo-level feuds to laugh-out-loud stories with comedians, reality stars, and Hollywood insiders, NOTHING is off-limits. Melissa and her guests spill secrets, swap hot takes, and go deeper than the headlines. If you crave pop culture with bite, juicy confessions, and the kind of truth only Melissa can deliver, this is your must-listen podcast. About Hurrdat Media: Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. About Melissa Rivers: Melissa Rivers is the go-to, award-winning host for all things fashion and pop culture, as well as a reality TV star, an actress, and an executive producer. She’s the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including Red Carpet Ready, The Book of Joan: Tales of Mirth, Mischief, and Manipulation, Joan Rivers Confidential, and Lies My Mother Told Me. Melissa is perhaps best known as an architect and creator of the modern Red Carpet Event brand through her countless interviews and appearances as a co-host on E! Television, including the globally recognized and iconic hit series, “Fashion Police.” A philanthropist and advocate, Melissa ardently supports a number of charitable causes, including Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, Our House Grief Support Center, and Center For The Art of Performance UCLA.