Evert and Navaratilova were tennis rivals who, over 16 years, competed against each other in 80 matches. But off the court, they became lasting friends. When the Czech-born Navaratilova began playing U.S. matches as a teen, Evert’s family looked out for her. Left alone together in the locker room after a match, the winner would comfort the loser. Throughout their lives, they continued to support each other during personal wins and losses. Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.
Evert and Navartilova: On-court rivals; off-court friends
Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship
