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Biography
Martina Navratilova is a Czech-American former professional tennis player. Widely considered among the greatest tennis players of all time, Navratilova won 18 major singles titles, 31 major women's doubles titles, and 10 major mixed doubles titles, for a combined total of 59 major titles, the most in the Open Era.
Awards & recognition
- Order of the White Lion 3rd Class · 2025
- Silver Medal of the President of the Senate · 2023
- BBC 100 Women · 2013
- Philippe Chatrier Award · 2009
- Great Immigrants Award · 2008
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- GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award · 2007
- International Tennis Hall of Fame · 2000
- Czech Medal of Merit · 1998
- Princess of Asturias Award — Sports · 1994
- Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 1986
- Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 1983
Filmography17 titles

On the Line: The Richard Williams Story
2022as Self (archive footage)
2022as Self (archive footage)

Strokes of Genius
2018as Self
2018as Self

The Graham Norton Show
2007as Self
2007as Self

The French
1982as Self
1982as Self

The Politician
2019as Brigitte
2019as Brigitte

Portlandia
2011as Martina Navratilova
2011as Martina Navratilova

Will & Grace
1998as Martina Navratilova
1998as Martina Navratilova

Hart to Hart
1979as Herself
1979as Herself

The Daily Show
1996as Self - Guest
1996as Self - Guest

Dancing with the Stars
2005as Self - Contestant
2005as Self - Contestant

The Adventurers
2017as Tour Guide in Castle
2017as Tour Guide in Castle

Real Time with Bill Maher
2003as Self
2003as Self

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003as Self
2003as Self

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009as Self - Guest
2009as Self - Guest

Home Town: Ben's Workshop
as Martina Navratilova
as Martina Navratilova

Piers Morgan Uncensored
as Self
as Self

Unraveling Athena
2020as Self
2020as Self