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Athlete
Martina Navratilova
Famoose for
Winning eighteen major singles titles and an extraordinary doubles record.
First Wimbledon · Nine Wimbledons
- Born
- 18 October 1956
- Birthplace
- Prague, Czechia
More people
Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova is a Czech-American former tennis player known for attacking play, fitness and longevity.
Early life
Czechoslovakia
Grew up playing tennis from childhood.
Migration
Sought asylum in the United States in 1975.
Career
- 1970s
Tour rise
Developed into a major contender.
- 1980s
Dominance
Built a sustained rivalry with Chris Evert.
- Later career
Doubles longevity
Continued winning major doubles titles into her forties.
Achievements
First Wimbledon
Won her first major singles title.
Nine Wimbledons
Established an exceptional singles record at the event.
Final major
Won US Open mixed doubles.
Beyond tennis
Advocacy
Became an outspoken advocate for gay rights.
Broadcasting
Worked as a tennis commentator.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Barcex. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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