"Cancer-free finally!" - Martina Navratilova's wife Julia Lemigova celebrates after tennis legend defeats cancer for second time

Martina Navratilova's wife Julia Lemigova rejoiced as her partner emerged victorious in her second battle against cancer.

In a recent interview with British journalist and TV presenter Piers Morgan, Navratilova and Lemigova opened up about the tennis legend's battle with cancer. Lemigova recounted the moment they received the diagnosis, describing the intense panic that consumed her as she faced an uncertain future with her wife.

Despite the fears, Navratilova persevered, undergoing treatment and emerging stronger than ever. She along with Julia shared her story with Morgan.

Lemigova took to social media to announce the fantastic news. She also extended her heartfelt appreciation to all the fans who stood by them and offered their well-wishes during this trying period.

"Cancer-free, finally! After a long road our champion has won her battle against not one, but two cancers. Thank you to everyone who has sent words of love and support our way. It means the world," Lemigova captioned her Instagram post.

Prior to receiving the uplifting news of Martina Navratilova's cancer being in remission, Julia Lemigova disclosed that the couple had opted to delay their plans for adoption. The couple had been contemplating the idea of adopting a child before getting struck by the heartbreaking news in January.

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"I was in total panic for three days thinking I may not see next Christmas" - Martina Navratilova revealed to Piers Morgan

Martina Navratilova and her wife Julia Lemigova

During the same interview, Martina Navratilova shared her experience of receiving her cancer diagnosis. She spoke at length about the overwhelming panic she felt upon hearing the news, unsure if she would even live to see the next Christmas.

The 66-year-old also disclosed to Piers Morgan that she considered a bucket-list of everything that she wanted to do if she had only a year to live.

“I was in a total panic for three days thinking I may not see next Christmas,” Martina Navratilova said.

“The bucket list came into my mind of all the things I wanted to do. And this may sound really shallow, but I was like, okay, ‘Which kick-ass car do I really want to drive if I live like a year?’”

At the start of the year, the former World No. 1 announced that she was suffering from Stage 1 throat and breast cancer. Navratilova defeated a similar disease in 2010 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and recovered completely following a six-month-long radiation therapy.