These are just some questions and answers from the WOmens Sports Legends Website that Ive cpied here for people to have a read...cuz you can never get enough Martina-wisdom!!!
Question for Martina Navratilova:
Are you going to be writing any more novels or anything? - GL, Detroit, MI, USA
Martina Navratilova: "At the moment, there are no plans for another book."
Question for Martina Navratilova:
Hi, Martina. I am very surprised that you have made no public comment about Goran's homophobic comments at his press conference or the fact that the ATP has not come out and said/done anything...By the way, its GREAT to see you in commercials now. - Jack, Baltimore, MD, USA
Martina Navratilova:
1) I did not hear about the comments by Goran about the linesman until a week later
2) I do not hold weekly press conferences
3) I will bring the matter up when I have the opportunity.
You can relax.
Question for Martina Navratilova:
You worked with so many great coaches and motivators: Sandra Haynie, Nancy Lieberman and Renee Richards. Yet, none of these women ever worked with other players. Why not? Renee is a brilliant student of the game, why is she not coaching?
Martina Navratilova: "I had close relationships with Nancy Lieberman and Sandra Haynie. I don't think it would be good for a good friend of your's to go and coach your opponents. As for Renee, she quit coaching me when she went back to being a doctor and is still practicing medicine now."
Question for Martina Navratilova:
I want to congratulate you on your Wimbledon commentary. As always you (and Mary and Zina) were very objective, technical, professional and funny. Martina, I sincerely believe you are the strongest link. Also, I wanted to know why you are now playing with Prince racquets after so many years with Yonex. Why? - Chris, CA, USA
Martina Navratilova: "Why am I not playing with Yonex? First, thanks for the TV compliments. My contract with Yonex expired at the end of 1999. They felt I was not playing enough. Then I played last year and they still said I was not playing enough. I played with the rackets for free - I thought maybe Yonex would change their mind as I played even more this year. Alas no, so I practiced with Jana Novotna earlier this year and really liked her racket. So, I called Prince and they were interested and so I am on their team and that is that. I'm very happy with the Prince product and hope I can help promote their rackets. I want to thank them for signing an old warhorse
Question for WSL:
Coaches are allowed for team competitions. How do you feel about coaches being allowed to sit besides players at all matches at all events? Would you recommend it for junior play as well? - Jon, Woodbridge, NJ, USA
Rosie Casals: "I'm not quite sure about it. I think it wouldn't be the worst thing. I would be willing to try it and see how it would change the game if any."
Ilana Kloss "As the CEO of Tyco World Teamtennis where coaching is legal, I definitely think it's a great thing. The players and kids get immediate feedback which is very helpful. It also allows for more interest in the sport by having a larger role for coaches like other team sports."
Martina Navratilova: "I think coaching should be allowed. It would make the players better and the quality of the game would improve as well."
Wendy Turnbull: "Tennis is an individual game and a battle of the minds on the court. Since the players now take a break after each set it wouldn't bother me if they were able to communicate with their coach in that period of time. Afterall if they have a rain delay it is possible to talk to their coaches then!!!!! It might be a little more difficult in Junior competition because one coach might be the coach for several players, and it might be more difficult to supervise."
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Question for Martina Navratilova:
Monica Seles at 27 is the same age you were when you really turned your game around and became unbeatable. Can she get back into shape and back to where she was before the stabbing? What does she need to do? Since you played Monica back in the early 1990's and have also had a chance to play doubles against the Williams sisters, who do you think hits harder: Monica then or the Williams sisters?
Martina Navratilova: "I think Monica hit as hard as anyone while standing still or moving forward. I think Serena and Venus hit the ball harder while on the run or going backwards-they are physically stronger so they can do that better. As for Monica getting back to top shape or better than she was before the stabbing....Yes, of course, it is possible, but I don't think Monica would want to put that kind of physical and mental work into it anymore. You must remember that when I got into it when I was 26, I had not been at the top for nearly as long as Seles nor ever dominated as much. She has burned a lot more fuel at this stage of her life than me, and let us not forget how much effort it took for her to just get back on the court."
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Question for Martina Navratilova:
Who do you think is one of the all time greats in women's tennis and do you think Steffi's record will ever be broken?
Martina Navratilova: "Steffi's Grand Slam collection of singles titles is amazing and will never be broken I am sure. Her career ranks as one of the all time greats and that is all one can wish for."
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