Netflix's 'The Final Set' Chronicles Navratilova and Evert's Rivalry Turned Friendship
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Owen Lewis
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A review of the Netflix documentary "The Final Set," which chronicles the legendary tennis rivalry and eventual friendship between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. The documentary explores their on-court battles, their contrasting personalities, and how their relationship evolved over decades, including their shared experience of battling cancer in recent years. The piece highlights the symmetry of their lives and the emotional depth of their bond.
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· 3 pulledJust before sliding into the tubular machine, Evert hesitates, then removes her cap for comfort, revealing her chemo-bald head. Navratilova follows the exact same instinct at her appointment, taking off her shoes
There's a bit of symmetry in the new Netflix documentary The Final Set, a chronicle of the epic, tumultuous rivalry and friendship between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert
Long removed from their legendary careers, both women were diagnosed with cancer in recent years: ovarian for Evert, breast and throat for Navratilova
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