Tennis legend Martina Navratilova denied entry at a cafe in Wimbledon

Dubai: Martina Navratilova may be a familiar face at Wimbledon, but even the 18-time Grand Slam champion wasn't immune to an awkward moment during this year’s tournament. The 68-year-old tennis legend was recently turned away from The Ivy Café in Wimbledon because of her dog, Lulu.

Navratilova shared a photo on social media showing her standing outside the café with Lulu, who was nestled in a shoulder bag.

“Well—tried to have dinner at The Ivy at Wimbledon, but they won’t allow Lulu into the restaurant—so, plan B,” she wrote in her post on X, where she’s been actively sharing updates while covering the tournament for the BBC.

Her post quickly gained traction, racking up over a million views and stirring a mix of reactions.

One user criticized her, saying, “Ew. People, please stop trying to take your dogs where people purchase and eat food. Thank you.”

Navratilova fired back, “She is on the floor. Get over it.” The exchange continued with the user responding, “No thanks.”