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
- nationality
- American), (Czech
Career
Active 1974 – 2006
Biography
About Martina Navratilova
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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Profile details
Personal
- 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)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 136k (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
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.
Did you know
- Her 59 major titles are the most in the Open Era, combining singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles.
- She began her professional career in 1974 and continued until 2006, a span of 32 years.
- Her rivalry with Chris Evert was a defining feature of women's tennis in the 1970s and 1980s.
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