Chris & Martina: The Final Set — Documentary Explores Tennis Legends' Rivalry, Friendship, and Shared Cancer Battle
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Joel Keller
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A documentary directed by Rebecca Gitlitz examines the decades-long rivalry and friendship between tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, tracing their journey from early days on the women's pro tour to their deepened bond in recent years as both women battle cancer. The film interweaves their competitive history with their current shared health struggles.
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· 3 pulledThe film starts out with both Evert and Navratilova in 2023.
Interspersed between scenes of both Evert, getting treatments for a second occurrence of ovarian cancer.
The documentary goes back to their early days on the women's pro tour, but also shows how much closer they've gotten in recent years, as both women battle cancer.
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