Navrátilová’s Wife Repents After Infidelity Revealed

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova and her wife, Julia Lemigova, are addressing public revelations regarding infidelity and the status of their marriage following appearances on the reality television series The Real Housewives of Miami.

The developments surfaced during the Season 7 reunion of the show, where accusations of infidelity were brought to light. Lemigova, a cast member of the series, has since provided details regarding these claims and the subsequent impact on her relationship with Navratilova.

Details of the Infidelity Claims

During the reunion, castmate Adriana de Moura accused Lemigova of having an affair while married to Navratilova. Lemigova admitted to sleeping with a Haitian mortician, confirming the encounter during a comedy show and fan experience on October 22, 2025.

However, Lemigova contested the timeline of the event. She stated that the encounter occurred while she was living in Paris and owning a spa, and explicitly denied that it happened while she was married to Navratilova.

Further allegations surfaced during the Season 19 reunion, where Lemigova revealed she had slept with Adriana de Moura. In response, de Moura claimed that Lemigova had been unfaithful with multiple individuals, including a police officer and the aforementioned Haitian mortician.

Marriage Status and Reconciliation

Despite reports suggesting that Navratilova, 69, was considering filing for divorce, Lemigova has stated that the couple remains together. Lemigova described their marriage as the most sacred part of her life and noted that they are stronger than ever.

Lemigova explained that the couple had previously agreed to open their relationship during a particularly rough time, though she acknowledged that this decision brought challenges they had to address.

Martina and I have gone through ups and downs like any other couple… And during one particularly rough time, we decided to open up our relationship. It was something we both agreed upon and explored, with openness and care. But it also brought challenges that we had to face head-on.

Julia Lemigova to PEOPLE

Lemigova stated that she took full responsibility for hurting Navratilova and that she has been forgiven. She attributed the initial fractures in their relationship to a lack of communication, which they have since worked to repair through difficult conversations.

Relationship Timeline and Context

Navratilova and Lemigova were married in December 2014 and celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in February 2024. The couple has also recently adopted twin boys.

Following the reunion episodes and the public admissions of infidelity, Lemigova shared a photograph of the couple embracing at a celebration, accompanying the image with a message focused on love and authenticity.