More about the year 1986
Jubilees galore — at the 10th Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Martina Navrátilová celebrates her 30th birthday, her 1000th win and her third tournament success in Filderstadt. Girlfriend Judy Nelson appears to have a few doubts about the last one ever happening as she gives the crowd favourite a special edition blue Carrera open-top as a present just in case. The other cabriolet is however won as a result of Navrátilová’s own efforts in the final against Hana Mandlíková, who was once her ball girl. To celebrate the tournament’s anniversary, Dieter Fischer turns the tennis court into a local Swabian “Besenwirtschaft” (a seasonal wine tavern). And he was also honoured as the state Minister President awards Fischer the Federal Cross of Merit. The celebrated lady and the celebrated gentleman officially seal their friendship with a drink. Navrátilová writes a dedication on the photo, “Dear Dieter, I’m still standing, are you? Love Martina.”