Martina Navratilova Bio

Martina Navratilova

ByMelissa

Martina Navratilova Bio

Martina Navratilova is a Czech-American former professional tennis player and coach.  Widely considered among the greatest female tennis players of all time, Navratilova won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, 31 major women’s doubles titles, and 10 major mixed doubles titles, for a combined total of 59 major titles, marking the Open Era record for the most Grand Slam titles won by a single player.

In 1985, Navratilova released an autobiography. She identified herself as a lesbian.  She is involved with various charities that benefit animal rights, under privileged children and gay rights.  In December 2014 she joined as a coach. She has spoken out on a number of volatile political issues.  She is critical of allowing trans women to compete in women’s sports.

BIO

Name: Martina Navratilova
Born: 18-Oct-56
Nationality: Czech, U S
Profession: Tennis
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Career Statistics: 18 singles, 31 doubles,10 mixed doubles
Height: 5 ft 8 inch
Weight: 65 kg
Plays: Left- handed

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