2021 WTA Finals Guadalajara
Photos: WTA Legends at Large in Guadalajara
Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, and Billie Jean King went to Mexico to support the WTA Finals through a series of community engagement, sponsor and media initiatives – with a special focus on promoting tennis in Latin America.
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With more WTA Finals singles and doubles titles to her name than any other player, Martina Navratilova was guest of honor at the draw ceremony and gala in Guadalajara.
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Navratilova and Chris Evert, who won the first edition of the WTA Finals in 1972, visited the cultural district of Tlaquepaque.
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Things got a little competitive when the famous rivals turned their hands to pottery and painting at a local gallery.
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Evert helped inaugurate a new public tennis facility, where a court – Cancha Chris Evert – was named in her honor.
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Navratilova teamed up with Maria Sakkari to meet guests of Porsche in the fan village.
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Navratilova discussed information and statistics with special guests of WTA sponsor SAP.
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On behalf of WTA Charities, Evert visited Cruz Rosa, an organization that supports women suffering and recovering from cancer.
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Guadalajara is in the state of Jalisco, not far from the village of Tequila – so a cocktail mixology class was a must.
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Billie Jean King came to town as the tournament reached its climax – and was warmly received by Mexican fans.
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Rosie Casals hosted guests from her Love & Love Foundation fundraiser – and posed with co-tournament director Gustavo Santoscoy after taking part in a coin toss.
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Navratilova presented “her” trophy to doubles champions Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova.
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