Novak Djokovic trolled by Chris Evert for calling rivalry with Nadal 'greatest in tennis'

Former Women's World . 1 Chris Evert has called out current Men's World . 1 vak Djokovic on a statement he me after his French Open final loss to Rafael Nal. Women in sport have long been fighting for visibility and equal respect from audiences and brocasters, and this is just one such example of how men's sport is considered default while women's sport is mentioned as an afterthought. 

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In trophy presentation ceremony at French Open 2020, this year's runner-up vak Djokovic me a statement that while incent, showed mindset of male players when it comes to recounting sporting records and legends. In his acceptance speech, Djokovic mentioned that he and Rafa h greatest rivalry in tennis history and h played each or maximum number of times in history of game.

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While vak Djokovic was technically correct, he missed out on an important detail. His rivalry with Rafa is greatest in men's game. actual greatest rivalry in tennis was between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert and latter was quick to point this out. Navratilova also joined in on conversation to school many people who claimed that her rivalry with Evert mattered less, or that vak Djokovic's n-mention of word "men" was acceptable.  tweet was also mentioned by 12-time Grand Slam champion Billie Jean King.  

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As of today, Nal vs Djokovic he to he record stands at 29-27 in favour of vak Djokovic. This makes 56 total games. However,  Nal vs Djokovic he to he number doesn't come anywhere close to 80 games that Navratilova and Evert played against each or in ir careers. Of se 80 games, Navratilova has won 43 while Evert has won 37 of ir encounters.

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Navratilova and Evert dominated tennis world from 1970s to early 1990s. Unlike most rivalries in men's game,  two mand to remain close friends through deces and remain so today. Starting in 1974, eir Navratilova or Evert topped WTA's year-end rankings till 1986, after which Steffi Graf took over.

Eir Navratilova or Evert won every Women's Singles title from 1981 Australian Open till 1985 Wimbledon Championships.

A similar complaint could be me to tennis community by Serena Williams, who is constantly overlooked when it comes to Grand Slam title records. A simple search for 'Most Grand Slam titles' will return result upon result lavishing praise on Roger Federer and Rafael Nal. Someone unacquainted with game might never kw that Williams, Margaret Court and Steffi Graf each have more than 20 titles to ir name. 

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