Navratilova was born Martina Šubertová in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Her parents divorced when she was three, and her mother, an accomplished gymnast, tennis player, and ski … See more

In December 2014, it was announced that Navratilova had joined Agnieszka Radwańska's coaching staff. However, in April 2015, after … See more

Navratilova is involved with various charities that benefit animal rights, underprivileged children, and gay rights. Navratilova has described herself as a vegetarian. In an April 2006 interview, she said she had begun eating fish again because she found … See more

Early career
Navratilova won her first professional singles title in Orlando, Florida, in 1974 at the age of 17. Upon arriving in the United States, she lived with former actress Frances Dewey Wormser and her husband Morton … See more

Navratilova had an attacking serve and volley. Under Renée Richards, she improved her game tactics.
Evert said that "Martina revolutionized the game by her superb athleticism and aggressiveness...She brought athleticism to a whole new … See more

In 1985, Navratilova released an autobiography, co-written with The New York Times sports columnist George Vecsey, titled Martina in the U.S. and Being Myself in the … See more

AP Female Athlete of the Year 1983 and 1984
• ITF World Champion 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986. See more