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The Rivalry, Friendship & Cancer Battles That Changed Chris Evert and Martina Forever
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- Jun 30, 2026
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Summary
Following the recent news that Chris Evert's ovarian cancer has returned, this conversation is an especially meaningful reminder of the resilience and friendship that have defined her life both on and off the court. This week, Melissa Rivers sits down with Rebecca Gitlitz, director of Netflix's Chris & Martina: The Final Set, to discuss the extraordinary bond between two tennis legends. Rebecca shares what it was like watching Chris and Martina revisit their greatest matches, reflect on the psychological anguish they endured to become champions, and navigate their respective cancer journeys together, revealing how one of sports' greatest rivalries became an extraordinary lifelong friendship. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices