Aside from her great tennis, I've long been impressed with Martina's English. This interview was 15 years from her defection but here she uses phrases like "I didn't suffer authority well". Even as a native English speaker (at age 59) I don't think that phrase would have crossed my mind. She doesn't seem to stumble for words or verb conjugations. I know she spoke English prior to her defection but even immigrants who've been here for a long time sometimes get the verb conjugation wrong
Martina got more direct in response as things evolved and MC became more out spoken about gay marriage and how they were turning women tennis players into Lesbians. Justifiably so, Martina could no longer be diplomatic and hold her tongue. Still handled very professionally, but she wasn't having it.
I love Martina. The name itself reminds me of Tennis. The first tennis superstar I ever heard as I grew up, not interested in tennis. Martina Navratilova and the whites of Wimbledon, eternally seared in my memory from the '80s
That would never happen, but it would be interesting to see her playing with modern equipment, because she was a fantastic athlete. When Graf, Seles, and Capriati emerged with powerful games with new Graphite racquets, Navratilova was in her 30's and still being competitive with teenagers. It would be interesting to see her , Serena, Venus, Graf, Seles, Vika play against each other with modern training and equipment.
@@MrBjorn6 Graf benefitted greatly from the most dominant player Seles of her time getting stabbed. During the stabbing, Seles was the one winning 7 out of 8 slams, not Graf. Half of Graf's 22 slams came after Seles was stabbed.
Might have been slightly low to ambush Martina with that Chris' clip. Chris coulda said something that coulda been taken the wrong way by Martina. Fortunately, both Chris and Martina were gracious persons and didn't say or take anything the bad way.
I remember Vera Czavslavska. The Russians cheated in one of her gymnastic wins, in the 1969 Olympics, when we came back from a tv commercial, and the Russian girl was sharing the gold medal platform with Vera (they had changed the scores to make it a tie for first place, instead of Vera winning alone). When they played the Russian National anthem, Vera looked at the ground, since the Russian tanks had just invaded her country.
@@faltio69 At 8:58, Martina mentions Vera, saying that she met her with the President of Czechoslovakia after the wall fell, and that Vera was her childhood hero.
@@joemarshall4226 It is a different Vera, the one Martina mentioned is Vera Suková, a tennis player not a gymnast, she is the mother of Helena Suková and Cyril Suk, contemporaries of Martina.
@@benleung6331 NO, it's not, Martina says very clearly at about 8:54 that she met her childhood hero VERA CAVSLAVSKA, who is now on the sports commission. Vera was a childhood hero of mine, also, for how she handled the obvious cheating by the Soviets when she won a gold medal in 1968...here's the Wikipedia version of the story....en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C4%9Bra_%C4%8C%C3%A1slavsk%C3%A1 btw, Martina and I have the same birthday, two years apart. I would love to meet her....Maybe some day...
@@joemarshall4226 You’re right, but elsewhere she mentions Vera Sukova. Vera Caslavska’s podium protest at the 68 Olympics was very moving, but far less well known than the one with Tommie Smith and John Carlos.
One of the Greatest Women's player of all time. Serena Williams needs Martina to help her win her 24th & 25th Major. I highly recommend this, because power alone is no longer enough at Serena's age.
@UCnNFpGfNa9_jtwX3vxBAfxg Yourself is the piece of (edited) work. They never get tired of the hate. People have different personalities and most of these Tennis players seem to have better attitudes than many commenters I read here
@@eiquinlan170 @@eiquinlan170 Yourself is the piece of (edited) work. They never get tired of the hate. People have different personalities and most of these Tennis players seem to have better attitudes than many commenters I read here
@@kurdtacolbain731 exactly he man Williams will never have the grace and sportsmanship like Martina, she's the biggest cheat and unprofessional player ever
Not late beginner Martina. Kids today should not specialize in any sport until at least age 13 or so. #range is required for superior athletes and humans. Make note parents.
I don't think you know anything about South Africa, it seems, Martina! And were you not the one that found fault with Trump but now remarkably are quiet about Biden!
@@mikewhite4560 Lol.... nobody does sore loser like a democrat. I'm sure the president appreciates the expert advice! Opp's....he doesn't listen to experts. Oh well.
Amazing! I love this woman. Clear, direct, honest, so good.
Her character shines throughout this interview. Stellar!
Great interview! Martina is a great tennis champion and deep person.
A great champion and a great woman. I consider myself lucky having seen her live in 1994.
Wow - so jealous.
I've met her numerous times and seen her practice also saw her play Wimbledon too my best day's ever
I was in an elevator with her and she farted and stunk up the car.
Aside from her great tennis, I've long been impressed with Martina's English. This interview was 15 years from her defection but here she uses phrases like "I didn't suffer authority well". Even as a native English speaker (at age 59) I don't think that phrase would have crossed my mind. She doesn't seem to stumble for words or verb conjugations. I know she spoke English prior to her defection but even immigrants who've been here for a long time sometimes get the verb conjugation wrong
She has a beautiful accent as well. I think she is a great commentator. Very fair-minded, analytical, intelligent.
so candid with her answers. noticed her skills but she comes across very likeable.
Very intelligent and measured response regarding Margaret Court towards the end of the video.
Martina got more direct in response as things evolved and MC became more out spoken about gay marriage and how they were turning women tennis players into Lesbians. Justifiably so, Martina could no longer be diplomatic and hold her tongue. Still handled very professionally, but she wasn't having it.
Playing Tennis in the 70s & 80s was the ABSOLUTE BEST. What a Collection of CHARACTERS....
@AnonymerSpeckbauch
Subjective: To each his own..
Martina will always be a great champion !
I love Martina. The name itself reminds me of Tennis. The first tennis superstar I ever heard as I grew up, not interested in tennis. Martina Navratilova and the whites of Wimbledon, eternally seared in my memory from the '80s
Classy lady.
Very much so
She and Chris had the same hair style at the time
Martina was the greatest. Period. I'd like to see today's players hit with the wooden rackets she played with.
That would never happen, but it would be interesting to see her playing with modern equipment, because she was a fantastic athlete. When Graf, Seles, and Capriati emerged with powerful games with new Graphite racquets, Navratilova was in her 30's and still being competitive with teenagers.
It would be interesting to see her , Serena, Venus, Graf, Seles, Vika play against each other with modern training and equipment.
@@MrBjorn6
Graf benefitted greatly from the most dominant player Seles of her time getting stabbed.
During the stabbing, Seles was the one winning 7 out of 8 slams, not Graf. Half of Graf's 22 slams came after Seles was stabbed.
Steffi was the greatest
Sometimes we forget what some players have sacrificed.
Might have been slightly low to ambush Martina with that Chris' clip. Chris coulda said something that coulda been taken the wrong way by Martina. Fortunately, both Chris and Martina were gracious persons and didn't say or take anything the bad way.
They were so far into their relationship by that point, neither of them was going to surprise each other with what they said.
@@martinpascoe5904 Such as? I don't really recall any "nasty" statements by Chris about Martina
Martina has a beautiful speaking voice
💜
Very intelligent and a tennis power house. And a lefty 👍
I remember Vera Czavslavska. The Russians cheated in one of her gymnastic wins, in the 1969 Olympics, when we came back from a tv commercial, and the Russian girl was sharing the gold medal platform with Vera (they had changed the scores to make it a tie for first place, instead of Vera winning alone). When they played the Russian National anthem, Vera looked at the ground, since the Russian tanks had just invaded her country.
Maybe I missed something, was this related to the interview?
@@faltio69 At 8:58, Martina mentions Vera, saying that she met her with the President of Czechoslovakia after the wall fell, and that Vera was her childhood hero.
@@joemarshall4226 It is a different Vera, the one Martina mentioned is Vera Suková, a tennis player not a gymnast, she is the mother of Helena Suková and Cyril Suk, contemporaries of Martina.
@@benleung6331 NO, it's not, Martina says very clearly at about 8:54 that she met her childhood hero VERA CAVSLAVSKA, who is now on the sports commission. Vera was a childhood hero of mine, also, for how she handled the obvious cheating by the Soviets when she won a gold medal in 1968...here's the Wikipedia version of the story....en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C4%9Bra_%C4%8C%C3%A1slavsk%C3%A1 btw, Martina and I have the same birthday, two years apart. I would love to meet her....Maybe some day...
@@joemarshall4226 You’re right, but elsewhere she mentions Vera Sukova.
Vera Caslavska’s podium protest at the 68 Olympics was very moving, but far less well known than the one with Tommie Smith and John Carlos.
One of the Greatest Women's player of all time. Serena Williams needs Martina to help her win her 24th & 25th Major. I highly recommend this, because power alone is no longer enough at Serena's age.
Serena also needs to learn the graciousness of Martina.
Absolutely spot on, nasty bit of work is Williams, not a popular or nice person
@UCnNFpGfNa9_jtwX3vxBAfxg Yourself is the piece of (edited) work. They never get tired of the hate. People have different personalities and most of these Tennis players seem to have better attitudes than many commenters I read here
@@eiquinlan170 @@eiquinlan170 Yourself is the piece of (edited) work. They never get tired of the hate. People have different personalities and most of these Tennis players seem to have better attitudes than many commenters I read here
@@kurdtacolbain731 exactly he man Williams will never have the grace and sportsmanship like Martina, she's the biggest cheat and unprofessional player ever
The GREATEST EVER !!!!
The Bill Cosby remark at the end....😬😬😬
Yeah CRINGE worthy now, but we didn't know then what we know now.
She looks like Howard Stern. That same hawk face.
Not late beginner Martina. Kids today should not specialize in any sport until at least age 13 or so. #range is required for superior athletes and humans. Make note parents.
Martina's footwear. Oh dear....
I don't think you know anything about South Africa, it seems, Martina! And were you not the one that found fault with Trump but now remarkably are quiet about Biden!
Sounds a lot like today’s democrat party!
Now, Now don't be a SORE LOSER Mr. President... LoL 😜
@@mikewhite4560
Lol.... nobody does sore loser like a democrat. I'm sure the president appreciates the expert advice! Opp's....he doesn't listen to experts.
Oh well.
@@stephenkenmey861 Did you stretch before that reach? Typical.
@@JSmith-zr2ve
Stretch? Really?