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Martina Navratilova

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Born October 18, 1956 · Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

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 AwardSports · 1994
  • Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 1986
  • Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 1983

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