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Martina Navratilova

Also known as Martina Šubertová, Martina Navrátilová, Martina Subertova

Born
Oct 18, 1956age 69
height
5'8" (or 172 cm)
body type
Athletic

Career

Active 1974 – 2006

Biography

About Martina Navratilova

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Martina Navratilova is a former professional tennis player and one of the greatest athletes in the sport's history. Born in Prague, Czech Republic, she became an American citizen and competed at the highest level from 1974 to 2006, a career spanning 32 years. Over that time, she amassed 18 major singles titles, 31 major women's doubles titles, and 10 major mixed doubles titles, for a combined 59 major titles, the most in the Open Era. Her rivalry with Chris Evert defined women's tennis in the late 1970s and 1980s. Navratilova is an athletic 5'8" with blonde hair and brown eyes, and she has been open about her lesbian identity throughout her life. She remains a prominent figure in tennis and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

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Years Active
1974-2006 (started around 18 years old; 32 years active)
Birthplace
Prague, Czech Republic
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Sexuality
Lesbian

Body

Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Brown
Weight
135 lbs (or 61 kg)

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How many major titles did Martina Navratilova win in total?

She won a combined 59 major titles: 18 in singles, 31 in women's doubles, and 10 in mixed doubles, the most in the Open Era.

What was the length of her professional career?

Navratilova was active from 1974 to 2006, which is 32 years, starting when she was about 18 years old.

Is she American or Czech?

She is both: born in Prague, Czech Republic, she later became an American citizen, and is listed as having both American and Czech nationality.

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