Rivals
In 1973 Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova met on a tennis court in Ohio. Over the next sixteen years they would play 80 times, revolutionize women’s sport and forge a unique and enduring friendship. Rivals is a serialized audio drama written and produced by Tim Farrell.
Episodes
April 30, 2022
Episode 1 - Growing Pains
After her 1975 US Open semi-final against Chrissie, Martina makes the life-altering decision of leaving her family and defecting to America. Through flashbacks we experience Martina's early years in Czechoslovakia.
Nov. 25, 2022
Episode 2 - Holiday Park
On the eve of her first US Open final, Chrissie recalls her formative years in Florida and the struggle for her father's love and approval. Meanwhile in Czechoslovakia, Martina and Mirek visit Klamovka Park and seek the tutelage of coach, George Parma.
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The Genesis of Rivals
In 2014 I read the Jimmy Connors autobiography and while it was an appallingly written book*, Jimmy and his milieu and the 70's and 80's time periods made for great reading. So, I thought it could make an exciting TV series. Start off with Connors, …
Episode 3 "Prague Spring" is coming in January 2023
Sorry for the delay, but things have been hectic down under. Ep 3 will focus on Martina during this tumultuous and formative period. It's the best episode yet and jam-packed with drama and suspense. Thanks for your support! Cheers, Tim.
Chrissie and Martina - The Greatest Rivalry
From an inauspicious first match in front of a few hundred people, Chrissie and Martina’s rivalry evolves into a captivating and seesawing set piece that unfolds on the world’s biggest sporting stages for almost two decades. It’s u…