| 单词 | Navratilova |
| 例句 | Open, when she was 18, Navratilova defected to the United States from her native Czechoslovakia, which was then under Soviet control. Martina Navratilova and Julia Lemigova are married 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Former tennis star Martina Navratilova, who recently married her girlfriend, tweeted her own surprise. Elton John Slams Dolce and Gabbana Over Gay Families Remark 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z Strings, a team he owned in the World Team Tennis league, whose roster included Martina Navratilova, and suggested his daughter live with him rather than on campus. Lady of the Lakers 2021-01-02T05:00:00Z A fellow contestant, the tennis great Martina Navratilova, declared Mr Kilroy-Silk her "hero" after enduring a workout session in the company of rats, bugs and snakes to win extra food rations for the group. Politicians on reality TV 2012-11-06T16:30:05Z Open on Thursday night to watch Bey’s friend Serena Williams play and tie Martina Navratilova for most career Grand Slam match wins with 306 in New York City. Watch Beyoncé Cheer On Serena Williams At the US Open 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Open and fifth overall, raising her Grand Slam singles title count to 17, the sixth-most in history and one shy of tennis legends Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. Serena Williams wins fifth U.S. open 2013-09-09T12:46:00Z CNN When tennis legend Martina Navratilova was told she had breast cancer, she didn't hang about for an instant. BBC Proms 2010-08-07T05:45:00Z It was in response to these and other comments that Navratilova penned her open letter. Martina Navratilova responds to Margaret Court’s bigotry in open letter 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, the winner of 59 Grand Slam tennis titles, weighed in on the kerfuffle in Exeter: “I say if pickleball is that popular let them build their own courts,” she said on Twitter. Pickleball Is Expanding. Tennis Is Mad. 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z You were spotted by Martina Navratilova at age 6? Tell Us 5 Things About Your Book: Maria Sharapova on ‘Unstoppable’ 2017-09-24T04:00:00Z Navratilova said in a phone interview Wednesday that a routine mammogram in January found a lump, and a biopsy the following month determined it was a noninvasive cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS. Navratilova has breast cancer; prognosis excellent 2010-04-07T18:44:00Z Eighteen-time Grand Slam singles titles winner Martina Navratilova called for a renaming of one of Australia’s premier tennis venues, the Margaret Court Arena, on Thursday in an open letter published in the Sydney Morning Herald. Martina Navratilova responds to Margaret Court’s bigotry in open letter 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Tennis champion Martina Navratilova, who released a fitness book in 2006 called "Shape Yourself," told the Associated Press she will participate in Thursday's volunteer effort and lead hundreds through a Friday morning fitness class. Celebrities to attend AARP conference in N.O. 2012-09-18T18:13:13Z Saddest Love All Moment: Martina Navratilova wore a bikini top, shimmy pants and a bedazzled tennis net top to do the jive. Dancing with the Stars Watch: Week Two Blues 2012-03-27T14:25:15Z Michael Joyce: Maybe Collins would of average more than a point and a half this year if he were straight #looking4attention Martina Navratilova: Well done Jason Collins- you are a brave man. 179 pro athletes’ reactions to Jason Collins 2013-05-06T18:50:00Z Williams earned her 18th Grand Slam title, matching that of Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. CBS' final U.S. Open men's singles championship draws 2.2 million 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z Comedian Joan Rivers and tennis great Martina Navratilova both wrote mysteries that cashed in on their celebrity and knowledge of a certain milieu, with a novelist co-author doing most of the heavy lifting. Secrets of the Dick Francis mysteries: One family kept the "greatest fiction factory" under wraps 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z Open marked its first night with a celebration honoring tennis great Martina Navratilova and current player James Blake, among others. Alec Baldwin says `30 Rock' Emmy run couldn't last 2010-08-31T01:11:00Z The singer, who is originally from Neath, was unveiled as a contestant on the ABC show in February, competing against celebrities including former tennis player Martina Navratilova, actress Melissa Gilbert and soul star Gladys Knight. Katherine Jenkins' TV dance final 2012-05-22T11:57:26Z “First you hear the ball and then you see it. … That helps you track the ball,” Navratilova said. The US Open is the noisiest Grand Slam tournament thanks to planes, trains, music and, yes, fans 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z U.S. soccer veteran Megan Rapinoe raised the ire of retired tennis great Martina Navratilova when she said this week she would "absolutely" support a trans woman playing on the American squad. While women's soccer boasts fierce LGBT advocates, FIFA reviews transgender rules 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z Nine-time Wimbledon singles champion Martina Navratilova, who was born in the Czech Republic but switched allegiance to the United States later in her career, quipped that the Czech water is "special". Tattoo fan Vondrousova etches name into history 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova won the women’s championship nine times. Novak Djokovic defeats Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon to reach the final and near an eighth title 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Rapinoe and Billie Jean King have come out in favor of allowing male-born athletes who identify as female in girls’ and women’s sports, pitting them against legends such as Martina Navratilova and Nancy Hogshead-Makar. Riley Gaines blasts Megan Rapinoe for ‘virtue-signaling’ on male-born athletes in women’s sports 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Navratilova compared it all to attempting to compete with headphones blaring music into your ears. The US Open is the noisiest Grand Slam tournament thanks to planes, trains, music and, yes, fans 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, who won the women’s singles title nine times, holds the overall record at the tournament. Roger Federer receives a lengthy standing ovation at Wimbledon from fans. And from Princess Kate 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova set the overall standard by claiming nine women’s singles titles at Wimbledon. Roger Federer will be celebrated at Wimbledon. A pregnant Serena Williams declined an invitation 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Foes to friends: Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova had a 15-year tennis rivalry. A Driver’s License for the Internet 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z A decade later, Martina Navratilova made that in one season. Billie Jean King recalls the meeting that launched the WTA women’s tennis tour 50 years ago 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Navratilova, 66, revealed she had been diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer in January and that she would begin treatment that month. Navratilova says she is clear of cancer after tests 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova explains how she burst on to the scene as the "brash, aggressive, bad guy" of Wimbledon in the new BBC documentary series, Gods of Tennis. 'I was the bad guy of Wimbledon' - Navratilova 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Chris Evert v Martina Navratilova was an era-defining rivalry for women's tennis. The tennis generation that changed the world 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z The 66-year-old Navratilova said in January that her prognosis was good and that she was going to start treatment that month. Martina Navratilova says she’s doing ‘OK’ after being diagnosed with cancer 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z Besides the other states, the West Virginia law was supported by a group of female athletes including tennis star Martina Navratilova. Supreme Court refuses to reinstate West Virginia’s transgender athlete ban 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z But Navratilova felt well enough to return to her TV work with the Tennis Channel by the Miami Open in March. Navratilova says she is clear of cancer after tests 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Tennis great Martina Navratilova was among dozens of female athletes backing West Virginia at the Supreme Court, along with Republican attorneys general in 21 states. High court: Trans girl can run girls track in West Virginia 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Navratilova won nine Wimbledon singles titles and 167 singles titles overall on tour - both of which are records. The tennis generation that changed the world 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z While Navratilova was undergoing tests on her throat, she said, the unrelated, early-stage breast cancer was discovered. Martina Navratilova says she’s doing ‘OK’ after being diagnosed with cancer 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z Former tennis great Martina Navratilova says she is "cancer-free" after fearing she "would not see next Christmas". Tennis great Navratilova says she is 'cancer-free' 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The 66-year-old Navratilova, an 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, discussed her health in an interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV scheduled to be aired Tuesday. Martina Navratilova says doctors told her she is cancer-free 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z "You might as well buy a lottery ticket" was the way 18-time Grand Slam singles champion Martina Navratilova summed up Ray's dream when we discussed this last in 2018. How dad's goal to create two tennis champions changed 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Navratilova was born in Prague but defected to the United States. The tennis generation that changed the world 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z For Navratilova, it was an extension of her personality. The rise of Coco Gauff starts with her courage at charging forward 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z "Our careers are always intertwined and then we follow each other this way," Navratilova said. Tennis great Navratilova says she is 'cancer-free' 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Navratilova said in January that she had throat cancer and breast cancer and would be starting treatment. Martina Navratilova says doctors told her she is cancer-free 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Jamie Murray's thoughts were echoed by 18-time Grand Slam singles champion Martina Navratilova, who wrote that the sport needs to find alternative solutions. 'A farce' - Murray on 4am Australian Open finish 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z The emotion of it all came to the fore at the US Open final that year, when the crowd gave Navratilova a standing ovation as she received her runners-up medal. The tennis generation that changed the world 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z In recent decades, folks might have worried about what would happen when Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova stopped playing. AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Tennis sans Serena starts in earnest 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z The tennis icon Martina Navratilova said she had been diagnosed with throat cancer and a recurrence of breast cancer. Broken Promises 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z While Navratilova was undergoing tests on her throat, she said, the unrelated, early stage breast cancer was discovered. Martina Navratilova says doctors told her she is cancer-free 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The tennis star Martina Navratilova said she had been diagnosed with throat cancer and a recurrence of breast cancer. Your Friday Briefing 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z "I didn't cry because I lost the match," says Navratilova. The tennis generation that changed the world 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Navratilova said on her website that she would not cover the Australian Open for the Tennis Channel later this month, but hoped to join the network “from time to time” via Zoom. Martina Navratilova Says She Has Throat and Breast Cancer 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed Monday that she has been diagnosed with two forms of cancer. Tennis great Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z While Navratilova was undergoing tests on her throat, she said, the unrelated breast cancer was discovered. Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat, breast cancer 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with both throat and breast cancer. Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z The former tennis star Martina Navratilova joined the online backlash. A ‘Period Dignity Officer’ Seemed Like a Good Idea. Until a Man Was Named. 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z Navratilova, who played her first Wimbledon as a 16-year-old in 1973 and won 18-time Grand Slam singles champions, drew an outpouring of support with the disclosure that she was once again confronting cancer. Martina Navratilova Says She Has Throat and Breast Cancer 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Navratilova, one of the greatest women’s tennis players ever, told Tennis.com in an article published Monday that she was recently diagnosed with Stage 1 throat cancer and early stage breast cancer. Tennis great Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Navratilova was diagnosed with a noninvasive form of breast cancer in 2010 and had a lumpectomy. Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat, breast cancer 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Navratilova, 66, said both cancers had been caught at an early stage. Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Tennis legend Martina Navratilova had described the decision to appoint a man as "absurd", while actress Frances Barber said she was "fuming". Period dignity officer role scrapped after abuse over man's appointment 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z The tennis great Billie Jean King called Navratilova “as brave as she is strong.” Martina Navratilova Says She Has Throat and Breast Cancer 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z “This double whammy is serious but still fixable, and I’m hoping for a favorable outcome,” Navratilova told the outlet. Tennis great Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Navratilova was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2000. Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat, breast cancer 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Navratilova was due to cover this month's Australian Open from the Tennis Channel studio, but will instead make some occasional remote appearances. Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z “She is an all-time great. Obviously, that’s an understatement,” said Martina Navratilova, an 18-time major winner who certainly is part of that whole conversation. Analysis: Let Serena define her legacy as she leaves tennis 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Navratilova, an outspoken and wide-ranging commentator on social media, expressed gratitude for the support. Martina Navratilova Says She Has Throat and Breast Cancer 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Navratilova, 66, is an 18-time Grand Slam winner — tied with Chris Evert for the third most in the Open era. Tennis great Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z For 16 years, she and Martina Navratilova took the measure of each other — physically, tactically and psychologically — in 80 matches on clay, grass and hard-court. As Serena Williams is proving, retiring from tennis can be complicated 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z No champion past or present — not Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert or Steffi Graf — has lasted longer at the top or won more. Perspective | Serena Williams, master of her mind and body, summons a champion’s resolve 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Czech tennis legend Martina Navratilova described it as "absurd", while British actress Frances Barber said she was "fuming". Group defends hiring man as period dignity officer 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z Navratilova said she had noticed the enlarged node last fall during the WTA Finals in Fort Worth, where she and Chris Evert were honored. Martina Navratilova Says She Has Throat and Breast Cancer 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z This is the second time Navratilova has been diagnosed with cancer. Tennis great Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z “A doctor is just getting started,” Martina Navratilova once said, in a tone close to outraged, as her retirement from singles play neared. Perspective | For Serena Williams, retirement could be just the latest reinvention 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z On the other side was women’s tennis great Martina Navratilova, who tweeted, “Not enough fabulous biological women athletes, NCAA?!? What is wrong with you?!!!!!!!?” Riley Gaines: Lia Thomas’s NCAA Woman of the Year nomination ‘insulting’ to female athletes 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z “I always rotated, so I could track which ball we just played with, and I would play with a different ball every time,” said nine-time Wimbledon winner Martina Navratilova, now an analyst for Tennis Channel. 'You’re looking for a lack of fluff': Why Wimbledon uses 55,000 tennis balls a year 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z “The prognosis is good,” Navratilova said in the statement, adding: “The cancer type is HPV and this particular type responds really well to treatment.” Martina Navratilova Says She Has Throat and Breast Cancer 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Navratilova told Tennis.com that she will begin treatment this month. Tennis great Martina Navratilova diagnosed with two forms of cancer 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z The previous five women — Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Venus Williams and Serena Williams — won a combined 30 titles at the All England Club in their careers. Ons Jabeur makes more history for Arab women at Wimbledon 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Navratilova’s nine singles championships are a Wimbledon record; Williams, who lost in the first round last week, and Sampras, who retired in 2002, each won it seven times. Roger Federer hopes to play ‘one more time’ at Wimbledon 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, who holds the Wimbledon record with nine singles titles, tweeted she was "gutted" that she had to miss the celebration after contracting Covid-19. Federer among champions at Centre Court celebration 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z Navratilova said in the statement that as she was undergoing tests on her throat, a “suspicious form” was found in her breast, which was determined to be early-stage cancer, completely unrelated to the throat cancer. Martina Navratilova Says She Has Throat and Breast Cancer 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z But now her son has spent time on these hallowed grounds, and while visiting the Tennis Channel set Saturday had a conversation with Martina Navratilova, one of her sports idols. Chargers coach Brandon Staley fulfills a dream with trip to Wimbledon 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z A group of former athletes and sports administrators headed by tennis great Martina Navratilova and Olympic swimmer Nancy Hogshead-Makar recently made this case in a petition delivered to Congress. As Title IX turns 50, it plays a surprise role in transgender athlete access debate 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z De Varona, Martina Navratilova, Edwin Moses and Chris Evert have long been at the forefront for equality in women’s sports. Title IX’s next battle: The rights of transgender athletes 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z Named after Martina Navratilova, Trevisan spent four years away from tennis to receive treatment for an eating disorder. 'Enjoy life, love yourself' - Gauff ready for first Slam semi-final 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Navratilova was also found to have noninvasive breast cancer in 2010 and underwent a lumpectomy and six weeks of radiation treatment. Martina Navratilova Says She Has Throat and Breast Cancer 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Ms. Navratilova argues that transgender female athletes possess insurmountable biological advantages. What Lia Thomas Could Mean for Women’s Elite Sports 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z Navratilova equated her victory to “cheating” and Donald Trump Jr. called it “BS.” As Title IX turns 50, it plays a surprise role in transgender athlete access debate 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z Nine-time Wimbledon singles champion Martina Navratilova has also expressed her bemusement at talk that star players may snub the Championships this summer because of the lack of ranking points. Wimbledon will never be an exhibition - Murray 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z "He has got no weaknesses. I don't know what I'd do if I was playing him," said Navratilova, who was a courtside analyst in Madrid for Amazon Prime. How a 'piece of spaghetti' became Nadal's natural heir 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z The all-time longest streak belongs to Martina Navratilova, who had a run of 74 in 1984. Swiatek defends Italian Open title with 28th straight win 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z Djokovic said he did not support the "crazy" decision, while Martina Navratilova, who won a record nine Wimbledon singles titles, said excluding Russian and Belarusian players was "not the way to go". Wimbledon unwilling to 'benefit Russian propaganda' 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z He finds it “heartbreaking” to quarrel with the likes of Navratilova and Hogshead-Makar. As Title IX turns 50, it plays a surprise role in transgender athlete access debate 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z "First of all, I couldn't care less if there were no points given," Navratilova told TalkTV. Wimbledon will never be an exhibition - Murray 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, who won a record nine Wimbledon singles titles, said excluding Russian and Belarusian players was "not the way to go". Wimbledon ban is complete discrimination - Rublev 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z She beat Martina Navratilova in the semifinals before losing the title match to Chris Evert. Ex-tennis pro Shriver: ‘damaging’ relationship with coach 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z After her son’s victory, May spoke courtside with Martina Navratilova, whom May once defeated on tour, and later posed for photographs on court with her son. Taylor Fritz and Iga Swiatek Break Through at Indian Wells 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z You can, like Martina Navratilova, support trans rights with your whole heart and still believe that athletes should compete in their birth category. Perspective | Lia Thomas’s swimming is getting swamped in others’ fears 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z However, Navratilova was unhappy with the decision to ban players from Russia and Belarus from competing at Wimbledon. Wimbledon will never be an exhibition - Murray 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z "It's not about excluding transgender women from winning ever," Navratilova told NewsNation Prime. Martina Navratilova: Lia Thomas wins should have an 'asterisk' 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Shriver, who is from Maryland, would later team with Navratilova to win 21 Grand Slam trophies in women’s doubles. Ex-tennis pro Shriver: ‘damaging’ relationship with coach 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Navratilova, like tennis’s leaders, believes the decision to allow the Russians to play as neutrals was the right choice. Daniil Medvedev Loses a Match and No. 1 Ranking, but Faces Bigger Concerns 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Retired tennis great Martina Navratilova called it “heartbreaking” that someone would insult Osaka and also that Osaka had been affected so deeply. Elliott: Disturbing trend continues as Naomi Osaka faces verbal harassment 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z The homophobic and sexist taunts had embarrassed his school, angered colleagues and sparked a social-media tempest, with Martina Navratilova among those calling for his firing. A Coach’s Homophobic Taunt Forces Him to Reconsider the Weight of Words 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z "But the solution perhaps for now is to swim in a lane; you can compete but you don't get the medal," Navratilova suggested. Martina Navratilova: Lia Thomas wins should have an 'asterisk' 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z “We have a tendency to try to remember the good,” Navratilova explained to me. Perspective | Now we get to see why our parents fled from the Russians — in real time 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z “Of course, Ukrainians are the victims here, but the athletes of Belarus or Russia would be the victims on the other end if you don’t let them play,” Navratilova said. Daniil Medvedev Loses a Match and No. 1 Ranking, but Faces Bigger Concerns 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z “This is something that she needs to deal with because it will happen again most likely,” Navratilova said in her role as a Tennis Channel commentator. Elliott: Disturbing trend continues as Naomi Osaka faces verbal harassment 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z Tennis great Martina Navratilova tweeted, “It is not fair for women to race against transgender Lia Thomas.” Penn swimmer Lia Thomas swims on amid controversy 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z Navratilova suggested an "open category" for all athletes, and allowing male-to-female athletes to compete against men. Martina Navratilova: Lia Thomas wins should have an 'asterisk' 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z “I was running for my life,” said tennis legend and political dissident Martina Navratilova. Perspective | Now we get to see why our parents fled from the Russians — in real time 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z While the unlikely 1978 champion slipped back into tennis anonymity, the women’s draw was bolstered in 1980 when it increased to 64 players, headlined by Martina Navratilova. Reference point: Barty replaces O’Neil as last Aussie winner 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z Footage of the episode went viral and sparked widespread condemnation, including from International Tennis Hall of Fame member Martina Navratilova. Where is Peng Shuai? Australian Open T-shirts grab attention 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z In a tweet, former world female number one tennis player Navratilova called the decision "pathetic." Australian Open: Navratilova blasts Peng Shuai T-shirt ban 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, an 18-time Grand Slam winner, slammed Tennis Australia for their stance, saying the display was a "human rights statement," not a political one. Australian Open under fire after asking fans to remove shirts criticizing China over Peng Shuai 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z When she was the top player in the world, Martina Navratilova once said that a glass of whole milk could make her feel almost drunk. Perspective | Novak Djokovic is driven by an obsession, but that always has a cost 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z The former world No. 1 Martina Navratilova said that she had always spoken up for Djokovic and felt that he got “a raw deal” from fans who were hostile to him. Novak Djokovic, a Master on the Court, Keeps Making Errors Off It 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z But Martina Navratilova, the Hall of Fame player and analyst, told the Sunrise television program in Australia that Djokovic should withdraw on his own to end the drama. Novak Djokovic’s Fight to Stay in Australia Lives Another Day 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Martina Navratilova said on Australian morning television this week. When Tennis Became a Stage for Right and Wrong During a Pandemic 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Former top ranked player Martina Navratilova put in succinctly. EXPLAINER: How will Australian visa ruling impact Djokovic? 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z Along with Navratilova, Hogshead-Makar is part of the Women’s Sports Policy Working Group, an advocacy organization that says it’s trying to affirm girls’ and women’s sports “while including transgender athletes.” At Penn, transgender swimmer Lia Thomas sets the pace and stirs debate 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Navratilova, now 65 and a broadcast analyst, said that if she were playing today, she would be waiting in line to get vaccinated, adding that she already is. Like Novak Djokovic, many elite athletes go to extremes to gain an edge 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Navratilova called the article “a well reasoned and fair take on trans women inclusion in women’s sports, IMO. Well done Nancy.” Evert, Navratilova back Olympic champ’s rip on NCAA as trans swimmer breaks records 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z Tennis legend Martina Navratilova was suggested to Bach. Even amid boycott, IOC still hit with Peng Shuai questions 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z “The bottom line is sometimes your personal beliefs have to be trumped by what’s good for the greater good,” Navratilova said Thursday. EXPLAINER: How will Australian visa ruling impact Djokovic? 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z Bach also said he was open to the possibility of having a trusted figure from tennis, such as Martina Navratilova, joining a call with Peng. Diplomatic boycotts, Peng case test IOC before Beijing Games 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z “For the greater good, as a leader, it behooves one to take one for the team, even if you don’t believe in it,” Navratilova said. Like Novak Djokovic, many elite athletes go to extremes to gain an edge 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Martina Navratilova was among those to criticise the ATP's stance. ATP criticised over stance on Peng 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z “It’s the right move and I’m so proud of the WTA for taking it,” Martina Navratilova, the former champion, said. WTA Suspends Tournaments in China Over Treatment of Peng Shuai 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Tennis icon Martina Navratilova hailed the WTA’s decision as bold, courageous and a lesson for politicians and governing bodies around the world. WTA suspends tournaments in China amid Peng Shuai fallout 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z “Money trumps everything,” said Martina Navratilova, the former champion and tennis commentator, who defected to the United States when she was 18 years old to escape communist rule in Czechoslovakia. Video of Peng Shuai With Olympic Officials Fuels a Showdown With Tennis 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Martina Navratilova understands a champion’s quest for every available competitive edge, having compiled statistics that rival Djokovic’s during her Hall of Fame career, including 18 Grand Slam singles titles. Like Novak Djokovic, many elite athletes go to extremes to gain an edge 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Navratilova tweeted: "Are we to understand that the ATP would have made the same statement had the player been a male? Somehow I think not." ATP criticised over stance on Peng 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, a former champion who defected from Czechoslovakia in 1975 to escape the communist government, is also speaking out about Peng. Videos said to be of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai don’t resolve questions about her safety 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z “This is putting principle before money, and that just doesn’t happen anymore these days,” said Navratilova, an 18-time Grand Slam singles champion. WTA suspends tournaments in China amid Peng Shuai fallout 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Navratilova is one of several leading tennis figures and government leaders to speak out on Peng’s behalf. Video of Peng Shuai With Olympic Officials Fuels a Showdown With Tennis 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z “I obviously get the self-oriented obsession with getting better,” Navratilova said. Like Novak Djokovic, many elite athletes go to extremes to gain an edge 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Given the way female tennis players have long led on matters of human rights, it is no surprise that Billie Jean King, Serena Williams, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova have stood strongly for Peng. The Question the I.O.C. Is Too Weak to Ask 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z “I don’t believe a word they are saying,” Navratilova said of the Chinese government in an interview Saturday. Videos said to be of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai don’t resolve questions about her safety 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z Tennis great Martina Navratilova took to Twitter to support the WTA's call for a probe. WTA calls on China to investigate Peng sexual assault allegations 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, a former No. 1 player, was among the tennis stars who supported the WTA Tour’s demand for action on Peng’s accusations. WTA Tour Seeks Chinese Inquiry Into Player’s Sexual Assault Accusation 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z But if Raducanu does stay healthy, former Grand Slam champions Martina Navratilova and Virginia Wade predict she will win multiple Grand Slam titles. Raducanu - the making of a US Open finalist 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z "Her shot selection has been 99.9% perfect - she has a really high tennis IQ and mental IQ," Navratilova told BBC Sport. Raducanu ready to continue 'surreal' run 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z “Serena lost to the Grand Slam more than anything else,” Navratilova told me on the night of that upset. Djokovic’s Next Opponents Hope to Channel Their Inner Roberta Vinci 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z “Most of all, it comes down to good coaching and cheap opportunity to play,” Navratilova said. At the U.S. Open, the absence of Americans is historic — and a long time coming 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z “A very strong stance by the WTA — and the correct stance,” Navratilova wrote on Twitter. WTA Tour Seeks Chinese Inquiry Into Player’s Sexual Assault Accusation 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z "When you see that kind of talent, that won't be denied. The only thing that could deny is her body," said Czech-American Navratilova, who won 18 major singles titles. Raducanu - the making of a US Open finalist 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Navratilova won six straight majors in 1983 and 1984, a year in which she won an astounding 74 straight singles matches. Novak Djokovic Knocks on the Door of a Very Exclusive Club 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z Like the Big Three, Evert and Navratilova pushed each other. Big Three rivalries have long fueled men’s tennis. This U.S. Open may preview what’s next. 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z Navratilova also believes the U.S. coaching model could be improved. At the U.S. Open, the absence of Americans is historic — and a long time coming 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova was still winning doubles titles at 49, but few top singles players have followed her lead, and those who have opted to relinquish chances at future glory are rare. Serena Williams and Her Fellow Tennis Greats Are Limping Toward the Exits 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z “Serena has won 23 majors, period, end of story,” Navratilova said. Serena Williams Pulls Out of U.S. Open 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova maintains that she did complete the Grand Slam, even if she didn’t win all four in the same year. Novak Djokovic Knocks on the Door of a Very Exclusive Club 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z They retired with 18 Grand Slam singles titles each and Navratilova holding a 43-37 career edge. Big Three rivalries have long fueled men’s tennis. This U.S. Open may preview what’s next. 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z If she were charged with developing the next generation of American Grand Slam champions, Navratilova would tap the expertise of the country’s former champions who want to help, whether as coaches or mentors. At the U.S. Open, the absence of Americans is historic — and a long time coming 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z With both women experiencing their maiden Wimbledon finals, nine-time champion Martina Navratilova says the key will be who "handles the occasion the better". Barty 'rapt' for first Wimbledon final 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z Navratilova won her ninth and final Wimbledon singles title in 1990 at age 33 but played on until she was 49, winning the mixed doubles title with Bob Bryan at the 2006 U.S. Serena Williams Pulls Out of U.S. Open 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z This time, she received the champion’s trophy from Navratilova, who grew up in the Czech Republic before emigrating to the United States and was close with Novotna. An Unlikely Champion Wins the French Open, and Thanks a Mentor 2021-06-12T04:00:00Z From that moment on, though, Navratilova appeared with girlfriends and went about her life as she had always longed to. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Open champion Martina Navratilova, who won 18 singles majors in her career, believes the “hunger” for greatness isn’t as deep-seated in American youths as it often is in young people elsewhere. At the U.S. Open, the absence of Americans is historic — and a long time coming 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z “Above all, it’s just really sad: for her, for the tournament, for the sport,” said Martina Navratilova, a former No. 1 who has seen plenty of tennis turmoil in her 50 years in the game. A Shocking Exit and a Sad Day for Tennis 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z It certainly appears that way, although Martina Navratilova, the former No. 1 who is now a Tennis Channel analyst, believes it may not be the end of all three players’ triumphs on the court. Serena Williams Pulls Out of U.S. Open 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z “It’s a small world, and you will touch many people along the way,” Navratilova said. An Unlikely Champion Wins the French Open, and Thanks a Mentor 2021-06-12T04:00:00Z That September, Navratilova lost a third-set tiebreaker to Tracy Austin in the U.S. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, an 18-time singles Grand Slam winner, supported Osaka in a tweet saying, "we are all pulling for you!" Tennis great 'so sad' over Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from French Open 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z “The bottom line is that this is about more than talking to the press,” Navratilova said. A Shocking Exit and a Sad Day for Tennis 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z “I think Rafa has a much better chance of getting healthy, and he’s younger also,” Navratilova said on Wednesday. Serena Williams Pulls Out of U.S. Open 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Navratilova is not so certain, but she, like so many on Saturday, experienced a full-circle feeling as well as mixed emotions. An Unlikely Champion Wins the French Open, and Thanks a Mentor 2021-06-12T04:00:00Z The crowd roared for Navratilova that day, but rarely afterward, even as she won the next three Grand Slam singles titles, and then 13 more after that. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z "I am so sad about Naomi Osaka. I truly hope she will be ok," Navratilova wrote. Tennis great 'so sad' over Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from French Open 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z “As you get older, it takes longer to get up to the same level,” said Navratilova, a Tennis Channel analyst. After two knee surgeries, Roger Federer says, ‘I just feel like the story’s not over yet’ 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z While she beat some notable names, and climbed into the world's top 20, Richards lacked the athleticism and mobility of her younger rivals to topple Evert and Navratilova at the summit. From tennis outcast to trans pioneer 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z Former tennis star Martina Navratilova didn’t outright criticize the decision but retweeted Court scrutiny. Tennis legend Margaret Court to receive top Australian honor; faces massive backlash over anti-LGBT views 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z A nutritionist put Navratilova on a diet high in complex carbohydrates and low in fatty proteins. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Many in the tennis world - including Grand Slam winners Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King, who are both gay - have condemned Ms Court for her views. Margaret Court's Order of Australia award sparks anger 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z The tennis stars Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova were inspirations, Ng said, largely for what they embodied. Kim Ng Has Been Ready for Years 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z Richards retired aged 47 in 1981 and went on to coach Navratilova to three Grand Slam singles titles. From tennis outcast to trans pioneer 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z The words resonated with Ng because King and another former tennis star, Martina Navratilova, were two of her idols growing up in Queens, New Jersey and Long Island. With Marlins Job, Kim Ng Is ‘Bearing a Torch for So Many’ 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z A woman about Navratilova’s age, which is 64, said a star-struck “hello” on her way out of the restaurant. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z The banner, painted in aboriginal style by Ms Navratilova, bore the words "Evonne Goolagong Arena" in recognition of another of Australia's leading women tennis players. Margaret Court's Order of Australia award sparks anger 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z King fought for equality, she said, and Navratilova “changed the idea of what it looked like to be a female athlete.” Kim Ng Has Been Ready for Years 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z “It’s great that he is interested in other things because that allows you to escape the tennis,” Navratilova said in a telephone interview. Stefanos Tsitsipas chases tennis’s Big Three, with Greece (and YouTube) on his side 2020-11-14T05:00:00Z Chris Evert’s longtime rival and friend Martina Navratilova tweeted, “Colette was as good a person as one could ever meet and a role model for all tennis parents.” Colette Evert, mother of Chris Evert, dies at 92 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z Whatever the political and social culture is buzzing on, Navratilova wants a piece of the action. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Williams joins Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf as the only players to have won five titles in the season-ending championship. AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z At 39, she won her last title with Martina Navratilova, who eventually surpassed her with 177 doubles titles. Original 9 trailblazers stood for tennis equality in 1970 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z As for Tsitsipas’s game, Navratilova applauds his variety of shots, his slice, the timing of his strokes and his sense for when to move forward. Stefanos Tsitsipas chases tennis’s Big Three, with Greece (and YouTube) on his side 2020-11-14T05:00:00Z Several women’s tennis players would have been worthy of having the cup named for them, including Chris Evert and her friendly archrival Martina Navratilova, who won it with both Czechoslovakia and the United States. In a Fitting Tribute, the Fed Cup Is Renamed After Billie Jean King 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z As a child in Prague, Navratilova read the newspaper every day. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z “All these women were way ahead of their time,” Navratilova said. King, Original 9 mark 50 years of women’s pro tennis tour 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z A month shy of her 50th birthday, Martina Navratilova closes her competitive career with a mixed doubles championship for her 59th Grand Slam title. AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z Navratilova played there once in the 1970s before becoming a regular in the 1980s. Attach an Asterisk to This U.S. Open? Tennis History Mocks That Idea 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z Open final, in which Monica Seles, 17, beat Martina Navratilova, 34. US OPEN 2020: Test your tennis knowledge with an AP quiz 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z As a newly arrived immigrant, Navratilova was called “a walking delegate for conspicuous consumption” by The New York Times in 1975. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Graf’s victory dashed Navratilova’s hopes of a record seventh successive Wimbledon singles title. AP Was There: Edberg defeats Becker for 1st Wimbledon title 2020-07-11T04:00:00Z Navratilova’s loss leaves the United States without a women’s quarterfinalist for the first time in the tournament’s history, dating to 1887. AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z “You also have to remember that the majors, and how many majors you won, were not that important during that time,” Navratilova said in an interview on Thursday. Attach an Asterisk to This U.S. Open? Tennis History Mocks That Idea 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z In the Guardian, Martina Navratilova went even further, speculating: “Federer’s win over the champion could be the start of a new era in the men’s game.” The greatest: Roger Federer – balletic grace that makes the outrageous appear effortless 2020-07-08T04:00:00Z That evolution began in the spring of 1981, when Navratilova was at the Virginia Beach home of the basketball star Nancy Lieberman. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z The victory is Navratilova’s eighth at the All-England Club and puts her in an overall tie with Helen Wills Moody. This day in sports: Dodgers and Angels were atop the standings in 1962 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z She ended the decade with two consecutive wins over Navratilova in Wimbledon finals, both punctuated with fleeting 6-1 final sets. Wimbledon finally embraced Martina Navratilova during her last hurrah | Tumaini Carayol 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z Navratilova lost in the French Open final in 1975 to Chris Evert and then did not play the tournament again until 1981. Attach an Asterisk to This U.S. Open? Tennis History Mocks That Idea 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z Standing above them are the evergreens, our five selected candidates for the greatest female player since 1970: Williams, Steffi Graf, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova and Monica Seles. The greatest? Memory can play tricks but it's still Serena Williams for me | Kevin Mitchell 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z Cross-training was barely a concept then, but soon Navratilova was playing an hour of one-on-one basketball with Lieberman several times a week. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Some symmetry: Evert and Navratilova each wound up with 18 Grand Slam singles championships. Evert recalls ups and downs of long rivalry with Navratilova 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z In 1990, with a troublesome left knee, Navratilova repeated her strategy. Wimbledon finally embraced Martina Navratilova during her last hurrah | Tumaini Carayol 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z “I didn’t play because of World Team Tennis, and it just didn’t seem to be worth it,” Navratilova said. Attach an Asterisk to This U.S. Open? Tennis History Mocks That Idea 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z Steffi Graf, by a clear margin, ahead of Williams and Navratilova, with the others trailing. The greatest? Memory can play tricks but it's still Serena Williams for me | Kevin Mitchell 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z With the help of Renée Richards, a new coach who played professional tennis in the 1970s after undergoing transition surgery Navratilova learned a topspin backhand and a crushing forehand volley. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z The five finals between Navratilova and Evert or the three in a row between Navratilova and Steffi Graf. Evert recalls ups and downs of long rivalry with Navratilova 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z As her rivals ground through the red clay in Europe, Navratilova lifted weights, cycled tirelessly and built her fitness in exhausting games of full-court basketball. Wimbledon finally embraced Martina Navratilova during her last hurrah | Tumaini Carayol 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z Navratilova likened the experience to being “run over by a truck”. The greatest: Monica Seles – warrior queen whose reign was shattered | Sean Ingle 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z It’s the third Wimbledon singles title for Navratilova, all against Evert Lloyd. AP Sportlight 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z Navratilova won the Wimbledon singles title at 34 in 1990 and continued to win doubles championships until 2006, becoming a groundbreaker in longevity. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Evert forced Navratilova to focus more and train harder. Evert recalls ups and downs of long rivalry with Navratilova 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z One week before Wimbledon, rain at the warm-up tournament in Eastbourne forced Navratilova to contest two singles matches and a doubles match in one day, seven sets in total. Wimbledon finally embraced Martina Navratilova during her last hurrah | Tumaini Carayol 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z Serena and Venus Williams had only one between them, while Navratilova was yet to get off the mark. The greatest: Monica Seles – warrior queen whose reign was shattered | Sean Ingle 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z She would go on to win seven more singles championships at Wimbledon, which is not surpassed until Martina Navratilova wins her ninth in 1990. This day in sports: Billie Jean King wins her first of six Wimbledon singles titles 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z Open last year — Navratilova is certain the masks, and speaking out, helped Osaka win the championship. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Back before they’d meet in a Grand Slam final, Evert and Navratilova paired up to win doubles trophies at the French Open and Wimbledon. Evert recalls ups and downs of long rivalry with Navratilova 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z In the next game, when her opponent hit a backhand return down the line, Navratilova kissed her fingers in appreciation. The greatest: Martina Navratilova – an enduring champion brave enough to be herself | Emma John 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z When she beat Navratilova in a Wimbledon classic in 1992, for instance, she made only one volley winner. The greatest: Monica Seles – warrior queen whose reign was shattered | Sean Ingle 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z It is the first time in nine finals that Navratilova loses a Wimbledon singles match. AP Sportlight 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z A protest doesn’t take energy away from you, Navratilova explained, it does the opposite. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Chris Evert’s view of Martina Navratilova went from up-and-coming danger to doubles partner to foil in a record 14 Grand Slam finals to, these days, close pal. Evert recalls ups and downs of long rivalry with Navratilova 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z It took time for western culture to catch up with Navratilova’s non-conformity. The greatest: Martina Navratilova – an enduring champion brave enough to be herself | Emma John 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z Navratilova believes that, without the horrific stabbing incident, “we’d be talking about Monica with the most grand slam titles. This guy changed the course of tennis history, no doubt about that.” The greatest: Monica Seles – warrior queen whose reign was shattered | Sean Ingle 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z Among many reasons, it is because her name will always be synonymous with Martina Navratilova’s. The greatest: Chris Evert – the all-American revolutionary who helped shape modern tennis | Tumaini Carayol 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z After paving the way for the modern athlete, Navratilova still has plenty to say, and the world seems more willing to listen now, though not everyone agrees with her. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Women’s tennis for much of the 1980s was dominated by the iconic rivalry between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. On this day: Born June 14, 1969: Steffi Graf, German tennis player 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z It was the quality that made Navratilova a leader in her time, and for ours. The greatest: Martina Navratilova – an enduring champion brave enough to be herself | Emma John 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z She lost 20 of 23 matches to Navratilova in one stretch. Perspective | Chris Evert played tennis with a patience that’s in current demand 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z “Nope, which is why it never happened,” said Martina Navratilova, a 59-time Grand Slam champion, in a text message on Monday. Another Tennis Leader Supports Idea of Merging Women’s and Men’s Tours 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z The reporter rejected Navratilova’s request, and after years of silence, she found herself shoved from the closet. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z “This is the end of a chapter, passing the torch if you want to call it that,” Navratilova remarked at the time. On this day: Born June 14, 1969: Steffi Graf, German tennis player 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z Eleven years later Mandlikova defeated her hometown hero, Martina Navratilova, in the 1985 US Open final, when the latter was at the peak of her powers. The greatest: Martina Navratilova – an enduring champion brave enough to be herself | Emma John 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles, says the situation is not ideal for anyone but for players like Williams and Federer the clock is ticking. With Wimbledon lost, Federer and Williams running out of Grand Slam opportunities 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z “But the ATP never stepped up,” Navratilova said. Another Tennis Leader Supports Idea of Merging Women’s and Men’s Tours 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z Soon Evert started cross-training, and the next generation of stars looked a lot more like Navratilova. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert could captivate us all. Opinion | Why giving Americans a check makes sense 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z Navratilova practically held the lease on Centre Court. The greatest: Martina Navratilova – an enduring champion brave enough to be herself | Emma John 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z In the mid-90s, women’s tennis was in such a rut that Martina Navratilova called the tour “Steffi and the Seven Dwarfs”. Anna Kournikova provided blueprint for success not guide for glamorous failure | Tumaini Carayol 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z The dominance of the magnificent but gloriously shorts‑wearing Martina Navratilova must have been a crushing disappointment for picture editors everywhere. International Women’s Day is a time to recognise how far equality has come 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z In 1991, when Magic Johnson announced he had been diagnosed with the virus that causes AIDS, saying he was infected through sex with women, Navratilova was asked for her thoughts. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z “The best candidate of them all had to quit,” former tennis star Martina Navratilova said via Twitter. Elizabeth Warren’s exit raises questions about the role of women in U.S. politics 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z “I wish she would do less with the candy bit,” Navratilova said. Maria Sharapova’s Future: Architecture and Candy, but Not Coaching Tennis 2020-02-29T05:00:00Z When she was 6, participated in a tennis exhibition in Moscow, where she was noticed by 18-time major champion Martina Navratilova. Sharapova’s time in tennis: teen titles, career Slam, ban 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z Court will regard her visit as a triumph, honoured on the 50th anniversary of her Grand Slam, with her eponymous stadium still in place – despite Navratilova’s campaign to have it changed to Evonne Goolagong Arena. Australian Open 2020: the tournament that tarnished tennis’s image | Kevin Mitchell 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z When Chung took her to task on CNN, Navratilova shot back, “When I see something that I don’t like, I’m going to speak out because you can do that here.” Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Just as the organization worked to mute Navratilova and McEnroe — both of whom, while not backing down, issued apologies for speaking out at the tournament — it also found a way to keep Court under wraps. The Australian Open’s Icy Embrace of Margaret Court 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z Navratilova’s hijacking of a microphone was obviously a very dangerous transgression indeed. Navratilova and McEnroe say sorry but it’s time Margaret Court did the same | Kevin Mitchell 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z Navratilova climbed up the umpire’s chair at the stadium on Tuesday and started to address spectators, but organizers cut off the live feed. Navratilova sorry for protocol breach, not for Court protest 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z The tournament and TV pretended, risibly, that Navratilova and McEnroe had broken hitherto unknown “safety protocols” – not what they actually did, which was to embarrass Court. Australian Open 2020: the tournament that tarnished tennis’s image | Kevin Mitchell 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z Navratilova — an enthusiastic supporter of Osaka and a vocal champion of causes including climate change and animal welfare — may simply have been born too soon. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Against the backdrop of Court’s celebration, an angry Navratilova made her views clearer. The Australian Open’s Icy Embrace of Margaret Court 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z “I got in trouble, I am sorry I broke protocol,” 18-times Grand Slam champion Navratilova, who is openly gay, said on Tennis Channel on Wednesday. Navratilova, McEnroe apologize for Margaret Court Arena protest 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z Navratilova and McEnroe are working as TV analysts at Melbourne Park, and were made aware of the terms and conditions of their accreditation. Navratilova sorry for protocol breach, not for Court protest 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z Navratilova, who is gay, and McEnroe may face punishment for their protest, as Tennis Australia said the protest breached its tournament protocols. Navratilova, McEnroe hold protest at Margaret Court Arena over anti-gay comments 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Navratilova — who lives in Miami with her wife, the Russian model Julia Lemigova, their two daughters, five Belgian Malinois dogs, turtles and a cat — certainly has not changed so much as the world has. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Navratilova climbed up the umpire’s chair and started to address spectators at the arena using the court microphone, but organizers cut off the live feed. It’s Barty time at Australian Open; local hope is into semis 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z However, governing body Tennis Australia condemned Navratilova’s and McEnroe’s protest at Margaret Court Arena as a breach of protocol. Navratilova, McEnroe apologize for Margaret Court Arena protest 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z Navratilova apologized Wednesday on the Tennis Channel, saying “I got in trouble. I am sorry I broke protocol. I had no idea there was this kind of protocol.” Navratilova sorry for protocol breach, not for Court protest 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z Navratilova tried to use the court microphone, but the live feed was soon cut off, according to the Associated Press. Navratilova, McEnroe hold protest at Margaret Court Arena over anti-gay comments 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Along the way, Navratilova essentially changed not only the way people played the game, but also the way tennis players — men and women — went about their business. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Navratilova has frequently objected to Court having the stadium named after her because of her anti-gay comments, and wants it to be named after Goolagong, the Australian seven-time Grand Slam singles champion. It’s Barty time at Australian Open; local hope is into semis 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z However, in a by-lined article posted on the Tennis.com website on Monday, Navratilova gave full voice to her views. Martina Navratilova takes fight on-court for name change to Evonne Goolagong Arena 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, who won 18 Grand Slam single titles and is a prominent activist for gay rights, also raised a critical voice. McEnroe hopes Serena can beat 'crazy aunt' Court's record 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z Navratilova, who won 18 major titles, has been a vocal critic of Court’s anti-gay comments. Court gets recognition, without addressing Australian crowd 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z Take a look at the physiques of male tennis players before Navratilova became Navratilova. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z Navratilova called Court’s comments “pathetic in every way” on Twitter. Margaret Court’s LGBTQ, same-sex marriage views leave Australian Open honoring her Grand Slam but not her 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z That span surpasses one achieved by Martina Navratilova, long the benchmark for enduring excellence in women’s tennis. Serena Williams Gets First Singles Tournament Win Since Giving Birth 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z “Why the F are you rooting for Russia?!?” asked the former tennis star Martina Navratilova. Tucker Carlson says he's rooting for Russia in conflict with Ukraine 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z “It’s just unfortunate because I think what Margaret Court doesn’t realize is how many people she hurts with her rhetoric,” Navratilova said Monday, before the anniversary ceremony. Court gets recognition, without addressing Australian crowd 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z She called Navratilova lazy and said she could train much harder. Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z “Generalizing is wrong no matter which ‘group’ of people one talks about,” Navratilova wrote. Ilhan Omar tweet called anti-Semitic ‘dog whistle’; tennis great Martina Navratilova among critics 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z There's an important lesson to be learned after a new Twitter fight between Tennis Hall of Famer Martina Navratilova and U.S. Tennis great Martina Navratilova's attack on Amb Richard Grenell and why it matters: Tammy Bruce 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z Think back to Steffi Graf, who arrived and toppled Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. As New Faces Emerge, Serena Williams Gets Acquainted With Failure 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z The gap is more than a year wider than the 17 years 45 days that separated Martina Navratilova from the teenage phenom Monica Seles in the 1991 U.S. Serena Williams vs. Bianca Andreescu: An Intergenerational Duel 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Open as if unearthed and translated from tennis hieroglyphics etched in the walls behind the Martina Navratilova champion photo. The serve-and-volley game, largely a relic in modern tennis, reappears at the U.S. Open 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z She grew up watching old footage of a fellow lefty, Martina Navratilova, and tilted her game more toward the net than anyone else would even consider in the sport these days. Taylor Townsend, With Thrilling Charges, Ousts Simona Halep From the U.S. Open 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Navratilova's dispute with the ambassador was sparked by a tweet from Grenell marking his grandfather's first return visit to Normandy, France since he landed there as a soldier during World War II. Tennis great Martina Navratilova's attack on Amb Richard Grenell and why it matters: Tammy Bruce 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z I can’t even imagine what she went through,” said Williams, a two-time champion here who tied Martina Navratilova’s Open era record by making her 21st U.S. Defending U.S. Open champ Novak Djokovic cruises through first round 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z “She’s already shown it, and the pressure is off,” Navratilova said. Serena Williams vs. Bianca Andreescu: An Intergenerational Duel 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Against Williams and unlike, say, Navratilova of yore, McNally used the net threat as more of a blend with all else. The serve-and-volley game, largely a relic in modern tennis, reappears at the U.S. Open 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z Miss Austin was at 5‐6, 15‐30 in the third set against Kathy Jordan in the round of 16 and beat the second‐seeded Martina Navratilova, 7‐5, 7‐5, in the semifinals. A Second Slam for Laver, and Three Memorable Firsts 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z Navratilova replied to that tweet, apparently attacking Grenell for his role in the Trump administration and referencing the conflict in Syria. Tennis great Martina Navratilova's attack on Amb Richard Grenell and why it matters: Tammy Bruce 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova said Halep must bring the same aggressive approach she displayed at Wimbledon if she is to succeed in New York. Halep hopes dream Wimbledon run can end U.S. Open nightmare 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z The professional era’s overall mark of 16 is held by Martina Navratilova, whose total includes four in singles, nine in women’s doubles and three in mixed doubles - including with Bob Bryan in 2006. US OPEN ‘19: How well do you know the American tennis major? 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z The professional era’s overall mark of 16 is held by Martina Navratilova, whose total includes four in singles, nine in women’s doubles and three in mixed doubles — including with Bob Bryan in 2006. US OPEN ’19: How well do you know the American tennis major? 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z “Okay,” she said to Mouratoglou, “so you told me to beat Evert and Navratilova, then Steffi Graf, so what’s after that?” Perspective | Serena Williams finds her path to history narrowing to a tightrope 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z Navratilova is one of the world's most accomplished athletes, with a long list of achievements that includes winning the Wimbledon women's singles title a record nine times. Tennis great Martina Navratilova's attack on Amb Richard Grenell and why it matters: Tammy Bruce 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z So I called the tennis player Martina Navratilova, who is currently at Wimbledon, working as a commentator but also playing—in a legends doubles match—and asked. Martina Navratilova on Megan Rapinoe and the Trajectory of Gay Women in Sports 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z With Thursday’s win, Williams tied Martina Navratilova for the second-most finals in tennis history with 32, trailing only Chris Evert’s 34. Serena, Halep cruise into Wimbledon final 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z A year later, at 16, she reached the semifinals at Wimbledon, then beat Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert along the way to becoming the youngest U.S. 15-year-old Wimbledon sensation Coco Gauff headlines Week 2 2019-07-07T04:00:00Z The first goal was to reach Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova’s achievement of 18 Grand Slam titles each. Perspective | Serena Williams finds her path to history narrowing to a tightrope 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z She achieved the feat in 1990, aged 14, and again the following year, when she beat Martina Navratilova on a run to the semi-final. Can Coco Gauff break past the tennis old guard? 2019-07-07T04:00:00Z Navratilova was then one of the world’s top two female tennis players—the other was Chris Evert. Martina Navratilova on Megan Rapinoe and the Trajectory of Gay Women in Sports 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova may no longer be considered the greatest women’s tennis player of all time, but it’s hard to imagine anyone — man or woman — overtaking her title as the most accomplished. Women could help women in sports by showing up to watch 2019-06-29T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova holds tournament records of 12 appearances in a singles final and nine singles titles. WIMBLEDON ’19: How well do you know the grass-court major? 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, one of the all-time greats, remains the most well-known Czech left-hander. Teen Vondrousova into French quarters without losing a set 2019-06-02T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, one of the all-time greats, remains the most well-known Czech left-hander. Teen Vondrousova into French quarters without losing a set 2019-06-02T04:00:00Z “She did my hair, too,” Navratilova told me. Martina Navratilova on Megan Rapinoe and the Trajectory of Gay Women in Sports 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, tennis great Martina Navratilova became entangled in the debate over trans women’s place in sports. Semenya’s case reflects broader dilemmas facing sports world 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova called the CAS decision “dreadfully unfair to her and wrong in principle.” Court rules Olympic runner Caster Semenya must use hormone-suppressing drugs to compete 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova were unbelievable but to us they were anomalies. 2019 World Cup must be mid-summer feast for women’s game to thrive on | Tanya Aldred 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z We are, in other words, a long way from the days of McEnroe and Navratilova, never mind the Pleistocene era of Rod Laver and Billie Jean King. Why Novak Djokovic Played a Doubles Match Hours After a Singles Upset 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z “So I felt accepted by the general public,” Navratilova said. Martina Navratilova on Megan Rapinoe and the Trajectory of Gay Women in Sports 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z She excelled in mixed doubles and competed against some of the greatest players of all time, including Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg. Former UW tennis star Patricia Bostrom, a pioneer for gender equity in college sports, entering Pac-12 Hall of Honor 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z The nonprofit said they were also removing Navratilova as their organization’s ambassador and from their advisory board. Tennis great Martina Navratilova apologizes for controversial remarks on 'cheating' trans athletes 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z One advocacy group, Athlete Ally, ousted Navratilova from its advisory board and said she would no longer be designated one of its ambassadors. Trans athletes make great gains, yet resentment still flares 2019-02-23T05:00:00Z Following her comments in December, Navratilova was criticised by Rachel McKinnon, a Canadian academic and cyclist, who in October became the first transgender woman to win a track world title. Martina Navratilova criticised over 'cheating' trans women comments 2019-02-17T05:00:00Z “The first year we were together, the paparazzi followed us everywhere,” Navratilova said. Martina Navratilova on Megan Rapinoe and the Trajectory of Gay Women in Sports 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z The changes drew support from Hall of Fame inductee Martina Navratilova, a former world No. 1 in singles and doubles, who called them “a step in the right direction.” After outcry over Serena Williams’s rankings, WTA alters rules for moms returning to competition 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z And tennis champ Martina Navratilova wondered aloud why Pelosi’s job was at risk but her Senate counterpart’s position was in no such trouble. Fight for House speaker explodes into national political campaign 2018-11-17T05:00:00Z “You can’t just proclaim yourself a female and be able to compete against women,” Navratilova tweeted. Trans athletes make great gains, yet resentment still flares 2019-02-23T05:00:00Z Evert’s and Navratilova’s gargantuan totals are a reflection of just how long they dominated and how many tournaments they played each year in support of their tour. Roger Federer Chases 100 Titles, Then Connors 2018-11-09T05:00:00Z Clare Balding and Martina Navratilova reckon the Davis Cup and the Fed Cup could merge, then play footage of King saying Navratilova is the greatest all-round singles and doubles player ever. WTA Finals: Sloane Stephens v Elina Svitolina in final – live! 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z “For me, it’s about fairness — not just pregnancy but also injury,” Navratilova said in a telephone interview. After outcry over Serena Williams’s rankings, WTA alters rules for moms returning to competition 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z The campaign eventually took on a life of its own among well-known names, such as Streisand, Reiner and Navratilova. Fight for House speaker explodes into national political campaign 2018-11-17T05:00:00Z Navratilova subsequently deleted the tweet and maintained public silence on the issue until defending her original position with the Sunday Times op-ed. Trans athletes make great gains, yet resentment still flares 2019-02-23T05:00:00Z Coaching is widespread in tennis, and King and Martina Navratilova, among others, have argued that the rule preventing it should be abolished. The umpire who punished Serena Williams issues another violation, this time to Marin Cilic 2018-09-17T04:00:00Z The top eight doubles teams will compete for the Martina Navratilova Trophy. Wimbledon champion Kerber seals spot in WTA Finals 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z As, of course, is Williams, the third oldest slam finalist of the Open era, behind Martina Navratilova and her sister, Venus. Dream date: Naomi Osaka v Serena Williams set to be intriguing final 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z “She just held her nerve so well,” Navratilova said. Williams vs. Osaka Is a Clash of Generations With Several Common Threads 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z “Martina Navratilova was thought of as tall back then, and she was 5-8,” Austin said. How Short Tennis Players Compete in a Sport of Giants 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z Serena still holds a 17-12 overall record against her older sister, and their 15 meetings at Grand Slam events is second only to the 22 contested between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Another Major Venus-Serena Showdown. In the Third Round. 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z Open on Monday—a single-day record, despite the fact that far fewer Americans are playing tennis now than in the days of Connors and McEnroe, Evert and Navratilova. At the U.S. Open, in a New Stadium, the No. 1 Player Goes Down 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z In a proposal for the film, Greenwald frames his regard for Navratilova in his preferred way, with reference to her “radical defiance,” “vulnerability,” and “incredible strength.” Glenn Greenwald, the Bane of Their Resistance 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z In July of that year, Navratilova ended Evert’s reign as No. 1 by beating her in the finals of Wimbledon for her first major singles title. The Late ’70s Ushered In a New Women’s Tennis Rivalry: Chrissie vs. Martina 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova won four singles titles, and 12 doubles titles. U.S. Open: By the Numbers 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z It was the right play against Evert, as Navratilova would agree, but of the 45 times Shriver got to net, she won only 18 of the points. The Stories That Would Have Been: The 1978 U.S. Open 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z From Ashe to McEnroe to Navratilova to Seles to Federer to the Williams sisters and hundreds of players in between, so much of the game has changed in the past half-century, Tom McEvily said. For $2.20 an Hour, the U.S. Open’s First Ball Boys Held Court With the Greats 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z He recently began working on a documentary about his adolescent fascination with Martina Navratilova. Glenn Greenwald, the Bane of Their Resistance 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z By the time their careers ended, they were tied at 18 Grand Slam singles titles each, with Navratilova leading their head-to-head, 43-37. The Late ’70s Ushered In a New Women’s Tennis Rivalry: Chrissie vs. Martina 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Tracy Austin, in pigtails, beats Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert in successive matches to become the U.S. Memorable moments, highlights of U.S. Open's 50 years 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z During part of the Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert era, the women’s game was more popular than the men’s, and yet the women still earned less. More money would be good, but WNBA-NBA wage gap is about economics, not gender 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z “If you want to talk power, it’s hard to ignore Serena Williams,” he said, “I saw Martina Navratilova back in the day, but Serena, man, it’s just another level.” For $2.20 an Hour, the U.S. Open’s First Ball Boys Held Court With the Greats 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z In Rio, on a conference call about his Navratilova film, he faced gentle resistance to one of his ideas. Glenn Greenwald, the Bane of Their Resistance 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z Although Evert, now 63, lost only four out of 25 matches to Navratilova, now 61, in the first five years of their rivalry, the tables turned in 1978. The Late ’70s Ushered In a New Women’s Tennis Rivalry: Chrissie vs. Martina 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Navratilova owns another superlative, according to her peers: most competitive. Martina Navratilova May Be Retired, but She Still Wants to Win 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z Navratilova also remembers how special it felt to play in front of the late Princess Diana. At Wimbledon, lasting memories are made before the final match begins 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Nine-times champion Martina Navratilova said victory on Saturday would be the “biggest triumph of her career.” Serena seeks eighth Wimbledon crown to cap another comeback 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Separated in age by 25 years, their careers overlapped only briefly and Navratilova, who herself won 18 Grand Slam singles crowns, never faced Williams on a singles court. Playing Serena would have been my dream match, says Navratilova 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Over the course of 16 years, Florida’s Chris Evert, and Prague-born Martina Navratilova would play each other 80 times — 60 of them in finals. The Late ’70s Ushered In a New Women’s Tennis Rivalry: Chrissie vs. Martina 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Black said she enjoyed experiencing the “buzz” of Navratilova’s intensity on court. Martina Navratilova May Be Retired, but She Still Wants to Win 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z The sound of applause and cheers still stays with Navratilova. At Wimbledon, lasting memories are made before the final match begins 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z “Kerber maybe edges it on movement, but Serena wins everything else: serve, return of serve, pace, variety, experience, you name it,” Navratilova said. Serena seeks eighth Wimbledon crown to cap another comeback 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Williams was referring to her effort in 2014 to equal the longtime measuring sticks Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, who each won 18 Grand Slam singles titles. Serena Williams, Enjoying Every Moment, Is Back in the Wimbledon Final 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z “I will never forget it,” said Carillo, who walked into her first board meeting to find King, Evert and Navratilova sitting there. The Late ’70s Ushered In a New Women’s Tennis Rivalry: Chrissie vs. Martina 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Clijsters, 26 years younger than Navratilova, was struck by the energy Navratilova brought to court. Martina Navratilova May Be Retired, but She Still Wants to Win 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z “Because everybody plays the same way now, it’s just whoever is better that day,” Navratilova said. ‘She is not a human; she is just a hero’: Serena Williams reaches Wimbledon semis 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z “She never took off a point in a match! Never. Ever,” Carillo said of Seles, citing past champions Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Tracy Austin, Martina Navratilova and Martina Hingis as sharing that quality. As Wimbledon’s top women’s seeds keep falling, who will grow a set of ‘fangs’? 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z After fleeing Communist Czechoslovakia at 18 to seek political asylum in the United States during the 1975 United States Open, Navratilova went nearly four years without seeing a member of her own family. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z Nobody could be certain what she was going through – not even Navratilova. Serena Williams shakes off the rust and makes Wimbledon’s second round 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z Stubbs said that younger players often shy away from pressure and expectations, and that they could learn from the demands Navratilova puts on herself. Martina Navratilova May Be Retired, but She Still Wants to Win 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z Federer, contesting his 20th consecutive Wimbledon, is bidding to become only the second player to win nine singles titles on the London lawns after Martina Navratilova. New-look Federer straight back in the old routine 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z Navratilova’s reaction when she discovered the discrepancy in the commentary box suggested she did not agree the situation was so different. John McEnroe treads carefully as gender pay row returns at Wimbledon | Kevin Mitchell 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z During that period, on July 7, 1978, Navratilova won the first of her record nine Wimbledon singles titles, kick-starting a career that would eventually include 18 Grand Slam singles championships. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z Indeed, Bird is soaring into a place reserved for sports’ most durable stars, including Cal Ripken Jr., Martina Navratilova and Tom Brady. Sue Bird isn’t just a legend for the Storm, she’s a rock for Team USA 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z WIMBLEDON, England — At 61, Martina Navratilova was the oldest of the 16 participants in the Wimbledon women’s invitational doubles, an exhibition event for retired players during the second week of the tournament. Martina Navratilova May Be Retired, but She Still Wants to Win 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z The BBC responded to Navratilova’s comments on the BBC’s Panorama program that, as an “occasional contributor,” she appears on fewer broadcasts and is on a different type of contract than McEnroe. Navratilova ‘angry’ at pay gap to McEnroe for BBC work 2018-03-19T04:00:00Z McEnroe, by general consensus, has been a breath of fresh air in the BBC commentary box – but so, too, has Navratilova. John McEnroe treads carefully as gender pay row returns at Wimbledon | Kevin Mitchell 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z Forty years later, Navratilova, now 61, recalls the details, big and small. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z Navratilova said she was told she was getting paid a comparable amount to men doing the same job as her, adding: “We were not told the truth, that’s for sure.” Navratilova: BBC pays McEnroe 10 times more for Wimbledon role 2018-03-18T04:00:00Z Bartoli, like the others, saw that competitiveness as an extension of Navratilova’s qualities. Martina Navratilova May Be Retired, but She Still Wants to Win 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z I'll go with all-time great Navratilova who claims it is a form of cheating, a way to annoy or confuse one's opponent. To Boost Sports Performance (and Annoy Your Opponents), Grunt 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z Both King and Martina Navratilova criticized Court’s statements and recommended that Tennis Australia officials rename the No. 2 arena at Melbourne Park. Criticism of Margaret Court is muted at Australian Open 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z “I served it out at love, but I just remember my heartbeat,” said Navratilova, who played, and won, her last Wimbledon match, the mixed doubles final with Leander Paes, at age 46 in 2003. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z Panorama said it estimated that McEnroe, who was crowned Wimbledon champion three times, appeared about 30 times for the BBC at Wimbledon last year, compared with Navratilova’s 10 appearances. Navratilova: BBC pays McEnroe 10 times more for Wimbledon role 2018-03-18T04:00:00Z While there is pressure playing against Navratilova, there is perhaps more for her partner. Martina Navratilova May Be Retired, but She Still Wants to Win 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova wrote an open letter earlier in the year criticizing Court and recommended that tennis officials rename the arena that bears the Australian’s name at Melbourne Park. Billie Jean King backs calls to rename Margaret Court Arena 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z American King’s comments follow a report in the New York Times on Thursday in which Martina Navratilova said she would refuse to play on Margaret Court Arena if still competing. Tennis: Margaret Court Arena should be renamed, says King 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z Several years ago, Navratilova, an American citizen, considered a political run herself. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z BBC Sport defended the discrepancy, saying McEnroe’s role was of “a different scale, scope and time commitment”, to Navratilova, adding: “They are simply not comparable.” Navratilova: BBC pays McEnroe 10 times more for Wimbledon role 2018-03-18T04:00:00Z That talent and attitude helps Navratilova beat up on far younger competition. Martina Navratilova May Be Retired, but She Still Wants to Win 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z Whether it’s Lou Gehrig in baseball, Wayne Gretzky in ice hockey, Martina Navratilova in tennis or Oscar De La Hoya in boxing, some of the best athletes in history have been portsiders. Do Lefties Have an Advantage in Sports? It Depends 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z American King’s comments follow a report in the New York Times on Thursday in which Martina Navratilova said she would refuse to play on Margaret Court Arena if still competing. Tennis: Margaret Court Arena should be renamed, says King 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z Navratilova’s concern about families being separated is borne of personal experience. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z “I did see Jana before Wimbledon, and she looked really good,” Navratilova said. A Tennis Perfectionist Who Was Decidedly Human 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z Like most of the other players in the event, Navratilova fits matches into a full schedule. Martina Navratilova May Be Retired, but She Still Wants to Win 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z Navratilova battled cancer -- a breast tumour -- in 2010, with Novotna helping her go through treatment, an experience that made them friends. Wimbledon champion Novotna dies after battle with cancer 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z The eight best doubles teams will battle for the Martina Navratilova Trophy in a knock-out format. Wozniacki seals spot in season-ending WTA Finals 2017-10-01T04:00:00Z Two years later, Navratilova reached her first final there — against Evert. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z “That the most important thing is for you to believe in yourself even if the whole world doubts you,” Navratilova said. A Tennis Perfectionist Who Was Decidedly Human 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z In assessing how the final had gone, Navratilova said Clijsters played better than last year, Black not as well as last year. Martina Navratilova May Be Retired, but She Still Wants to Win 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z Navratilova battled cancer -- a breast tumour -- in 2010, with Novotna helping her go through treatment, an experience that made them friends. Wimbledon champion Novotna dies after battle with cancer 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z The eight best doubles teams will battle for the Martina Navratilova Trophy in a knock-out format. Wozniacki seals spot in season-ending WTA Finals 2017-10-01T04:00:00Z Navratilova had beaten Evert in the final of a warm-up event in Eastbourne, England, 9-7 in the third set, claiming only her fourth victory in their 24 career meetings up to that point. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z “Jana was simply amazing to me when I was going through the radiation treatments in Paris and since we lived so close to each other then, we spent a lot of time together,” Navratilova said. A Tennis Perfectionist Who Was Decidedly Human 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z “I’m still able to hold my ground; they’re not picking on me yet,” Navratilova said. Martina Navratilova May Be Retired, but She Still Wants to Win 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z A few months later, her father managed to get together enough money to fly her to a tennis coach in Moscow, where she was spotted by Martina Navratilova. Maria Sharapova on failing that drug test: ‘I felt trapped, tricked’ 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z The stakes are now higher, and though this will hardly be an Evert-Martina Navratilova contrast in playing styles, Keys and Stephens are no mirror images, either. Stephens and Keys Defeat Injuries to Meet in a Grand Slam Final 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z Coaxed by a plea from the Duchess of Kent, the Czechoslovakian government issued a travel visa to Navratilova’s mother, Jana, who arrived on the eve of the tournament to watch her daughter play. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z Novotna offered support when Navratilova was undergoing treatment for breast cancer. A Tennis Perfectionist Who Was Decidedly Human 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z Keys’ victory ensured Americans grabbed all of the semi-finals berths at Flushing Meadows for the first time since Tracy Austin, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova and Barbara Potter filled the final four spots in 1981. Tennis: Keys opens door to U.S. Open semi-finals 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova knows all about fitness and durability, calling herself “a trendsetter as far as training outside of the court.” The Older the Better in Professional Tennis These Days 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z Evert also said the “need-to-win” hunger she saw in herself, Navratilova, Seles and Graf was missing in this crop of players. Women’s Tennis Still Awaits Its Next Age of Rivalries 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z Navratilova remains involved in tennis as a commentator, and will work for Tennis Channel and the BBC at Wimbledon. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z Like many in the tennis world, Navratilova was surprised by how quickly Novotna’s own condition deteriorated this year. A Tennis Perfectionist Who Was Decidedly Human 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z Keys’ victory ensured Americans grabbed all of the semi-finals berths at Flushing Meadows for the first time since Tracy Austin, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova and Barbara Potter filled the final four spots in 1981. Tennis: Keys opens door to U.S. Open semi-finals 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, who won the women’s invitational doubles alongside Cara Black, was shocked by the state of the turf. Fittingly, a Blister Hobbles Marin Cilic in the Wimbledon Final 2017-07-16T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova added that gender-based favouritism had been “going on for decades”. Tennis believes it has moved on from the Battle of the Sexes. But has it? 2017-07-15T04:00:00Z Navratilova has been outspoken, especially on Twitter, on many issues, criticizing President Donald Trump, the Republican Party, anti-gay sentiments and cruelty to both animals and people. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z As with the nine-time champion Navratilova then, the sentiment tilted toward Williams now, yet her performances in recent Grand Slams suggest a consistent reprise that defies all sentiment. Garbine Muguruza defeats Venus Williams for Wimbledon title in a show of towering will 2017-07-15T04:00:00Z So Williams, 37, the oldest Wimbledon female finalist since Martina Navratilova in 1994, will seek insight from that aforementioned empress. With Venus Williams and Garbine Muguruza, Wimbledon gets its proper final 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z As it is, she is the oldest finalist at Wimbledon since Martina Navratilova was the 1994 runner-up at age 39. Venus Williams, 37, seeks 6th Wimbledon title vs Muguruza 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z At 37, Williams is the oldest Wimbledon finalist since Martina Navratilova was the 1994 runner-up at that age. Venus Williams advances to Wimbledon singles final 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova’s voice was rising, inching higher and more animated with each word, each thought. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z Venus Williams defied time, the odds and Johanna Konta over two ragged sets here on Thursday to reach her ninth Wimbledon final at 37, the oldest contender since Martina Navratilova in 1994. Venus Williams into Wimbledon final with smooth defeat of Johanna Konta 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z Williams, 37, is the oldest player to advance to the semifinals of a Grand Slam since 1994, when Martina Navratilova, also 37, was runner-up at Wimbledon. Long-running elbow problem makes for a short day at Wimbledon for Novak Djokovic 2017-07-12T04:00:00Z Venus Williams is, at 37 years old, the oldest woman to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon since Martina Navratilova was the same age when she was the tournament’s runner-up in 1994. Venus Williams tames opponent nearly half her age to lead American charge 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z Venus Williams is, at 37 years old, the oldest woman to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon since Martina Navratilova was the same age when she was the tournament's runner-up in 1994. Wimbledon: At 37, Venus Williams into fourth round 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z Evert hit an uncharacteristic high forehand volley that smacked Navratilova squarely on the head, prompting her to fall back in feigned pain. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z "It's disrespectful to the sport and disrespectful to the history of the sport. If you can't get motivated at Wimbledon it's time to find another job," Navratilova added. Former players blast Tomic after lackluster Wimbledon loss 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, who won the Fed Cup with her native Czechoslovakia and with the United States after becoming a naturalized American citizen, expressed cautious support. Plan to Combine Fed and Davis Cup Finals Could Alter Tennis Landscape 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova wrote an open letter criticizing Court and recommended that tennis officials rename the arena that bears the Australian’s name at Melbourne Park. Margaret Court reaffirms opposition to gay marriage 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z "I think Margaret Court started this with her letter to Qantas saying she would boycott the airline for their support of same-sex marriage," Navratilova said. Navratilova awaiting response from Australian Open organizers 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z Navratilova proceeded to save two break points and hold serve for 4-2, which, Evert said, swung momentum in her favor. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z “We should not be celebrating this kind of behavior, this kind of philosophy,” Ms. Navratilova wrote. Margaret Court, Voice of a Pulpit, Defends Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z "Her vitriol is not just an opinion," Navratilova wrote in an open letter. Tennis and politics clash on Australian Open centre court - BBC News 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, for example, has led demands for the Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne to be renamed in response. What are the secrets of the ‘gay agenda’ – flag-waving and flannel shirts? | Arwa Mahdawi 2017-06-04T04:00:00Z "A lot of players want to talk about tennis but this is affecting tennis," Navratilova said. Navratilova awaiting response from Australian Open organizers 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z But she has another explanation for the loss to Navratilova in ’78, especially after she let a 4-2 lead in the third set slip away and lost 12 of the match’s last 13 points. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, a tennis great, raised those comments in May while pressing for the name of Margaret Court Arena to be changed, describing Ms. Court as racist and homophobic. Margaret Court, Voice of a Pulpit, Defends Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z Most notably, fellow former tennis legends Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King, who are both gay, have criticised Court and called for the arena to be renamed. Tennis and politics clash on Australian Open centre court - BBC News 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z Navratilova did indeed fire Richards the day after the match. The Tennis Mom Who Put the Blemish in Martina Navratilova’s 86-1 Record 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z Her comments triggered widespread criticism from other figures in the sport, including 18-times grand slam winner Martina Navratilova, who has demanded a name change for the Melbourne Park stadium. Renaming Margaret Court stadium may become only option: Stosur 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z Navratilova also came to think that she might be too outspoken to be taken seriously. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z “We should not be celebrating this kind of behaviour, this kind of philosophy,” Martina Navratilova wrote in an open letter to Court in The Sydney Morning Herald. Paris Agreement, Philippines, Vladimir Putin: Your Friday Briefing 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Navratilova did not hold back in her riposte. Martina Navratilova Calls Margaret Court 'Racist Homophobe' 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Navratilova looked beseechingly to her player’s box, but instead of receiving reassurances from her advisers, she saw her coach, Renee Richards, and trainer, Nancy Lieberman, bickering about strategy. The Tennis Mom Who Put the Blemish in Martina Navratilova’s 86-1 Record 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z "It is now clear exactly who Court is: an amazing tennis player, and a racist and a homophobe," Navratilova wrote in an open letter published by Fairfax Media. Navratilova hits back at 'homophobe' Court in open letter 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Evert was surprised to hear that of her nine meetings with Navratilova at Wimbledon — five of them finals — seven went to three sets. 40 Years Later, Martina Navratilova Remembers 1st Wimbledon Win 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z “Her vitriol is not just an opinion,” Navratilova wrote. 'This is not OK': Martina Navratilova repeats call to rename Margaret Court Arena 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z In an open letter penned to the Margaret Court Arena, published by the Sydney Morning Herald, Navratilova argued that talent in a particular field is not enough to warrant naming a venue after an individual. Martina Navratilova Calls Margaret Court 'Racist Homophobe' 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z On May 28, 1983, Martina Navratilova and Horvath played in the round of 16 at the French Open, a match that would become a question on “Jeopardy!” and in Trivial Pursuit. The Tennis Mom Who Put the Blemish in Martina Navratilova’s 86-1 Record 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z "The platform people like Margaret Court use needs to be made smaller, not bigger," Navratilova said, addressing the arena itself, while adding that another Australian great should be recognized instead. Navratilova hits back at 'homophobe' Court in open letter 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King have called for her name to be stripped from the venue at Melbourne Park, comments which Court said were disappointing. Margaret Court says 'tennis is full of lesbians' as row escalates 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z “We celebrate free speech, but that doesn’t mean it is free of consequences – not punishment, but consequences,” Navratilova wrote in an open letter published by Fairfax Media. 'This is not OK': Martina Navratilova repeats call to rename Margaret Court Arena 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Grand Slam winners Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King, who are both gay, have previously criticised Court. Margaret Court Arena: Name to remain despite ex-player's same-sex views 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z Navratilova went on to win her next 50 matches, ending the year with a staggering 86-1 record, one of the best in all of sports. The Tennis Mom Who Put the Blemish in Martina Navratilova’s 86-1 Record 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z With her big lefty serve and unparalleled net game, Martina Navratilova was the Babe Ruth of tennis in the 1980s. Is Russell Westbrook’s Season the Best Ever? Some Apples and Oranges to Pick From. 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z Irish Stand, backed by the American Civil Liberties Union and celebrities including Rosie O’Donnell and Martina Navratilova, aims to “remind” the Trump administration “that the international community rejects the politics of division and fear”. Irish American politicians working with Trump urged to remember their history 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Billie Jean King played until 40 and Martina Navratilova won the U.S. Venus Williams showcases fashion line, tennis at Garden 2017-03-06T05:00:00Z Navratilova is credited with transforming the women’s game with her intense physical training, but Court did much the same in her era, often training alongside men. At 74, Margaret Court Remains Outspoken on Her Prowess, and Values 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z She exceeded Steffi Graf’s 22, just as she had exceeded the 18 of both Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova and the nine of Monica Seles. Serena Williams stands alone atop modern tennis after winning Australian Open 2017-01-28T05:00:00Z Navratilova was also the best doubles player in 1983, going 61-2 and winning the same three majors that she did in singles. Is Russell Westbrook’s Season the Best Ever? Some Apples and Oranges to Pick From. 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z Navratilova remains the oldest Grand Slam finalist in the modern era, reaching the 1994 Wimbledon final at 37, 258 days - more than a year older than Venus is now. Serena, Venus say all-Williams Aussie final is a win-win 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z Navratilova remains the oldest Grand Slam finalist in the modern era, reaching the 1994 Wimbledon final at 37, 258 days — more than a year older than Venus is now. Serena, Venus say all-Williams Aussie final is a win-win 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z Martina Navratilova won 74 straight matches in 1984, including 13 straight tournaments. UConn streak among best in sports history 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z Martina Navratilova was among those who wished Kvitova “a speedy recovery.” Petra Kvitova released from hospital after knife attack 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z The tennis champion Martina Navratilova was among those who wished Kvitova “a speedy recovery.” Petra Kvitova Leaves Hospital Vowing to Play Tennis Again 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z The German's latest victory was completed under the watchful gaze of some of the most famous names in the sport, including Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert and Monica Seles. Famous faces help Kerber feel part of the gang 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z The essential difference between Kaepernick and Navratilova is the manner in which they express their anger. Long Before Kaepernick, There Was Navratilova 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z The legendary Martina Navratilova is around as an insightful commentator for the Tennis Channel. Karolina Pliskova is the latest Czech to cash in at the U.S. Open 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z At 36, Williams was trying to become the oldest Grand Slam quarter-finalist since Martina Navratilova was 37 at Wimbledon in 1994. Venus Williams blows match point in US Open loss to Karolina Pliskova 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z “We can’t wait to see you back on court again,” Navratilova wrote on Twitter. Petra Kvitova Leaves Hospital Vowing to Play Tennis Again 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z That carries her past Martina Navratilova for most by a woman, and ties her with Roger Federer for the most by any player. Serena Williams Sails Past Match Record in Grand Slam Tournament 2016-09-03T04:00:00Z Navratilova was on the cutting edge of a movement. Long Before Kaepernick, There Was Navratilova 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z Serena Williams notched a record 307th career Grand Slam match victory, surpassing Martina Navratilova for the most by a woman in the Open Era. Serena Williams powers into US Open fourth round 2016-09-03T04:00:00Z The former tennis star Martina Navratilova wondered if Mr. Trump was giving himself too much credit. Donald Trump’s Latest Jab at Hillary Clinton: ‘No Stamina’ 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z Navratilova also said not to guard against the lob and surrender the real estate in front of me, adding that I needed to “catch the volleys a little higher” to hit them down. Learning to Cross the Line in Doubles 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z Court won 11 of her 24 majors there, in essence collecting a series of closed national titles, while King, Evert and Navratilova were focused on building their professional tour. With 22nd Grand Slam championship, Serena Williams is second to none 2016-07-09T04:00:00Z Navratilova publicly criticized President George W. Bush about his conservative policies and said she was ashamed of him. Long Before Kaepernick, There Was Navratilova 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z Williams last year moved ahead of Martina Navratilova into second on the list of most Grand Slam wins with victories at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and French Open. Wimbledon 2016: Serena Williams 'heavy favourite' to beat Angelique Kerber 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z Didn’t necessarily look that way at the outset against Venus, who at 36 was the oldest major semifinalist since Martina Navratilova was 37 at the All England Club in 1994. Angelique Kerber ruins chance of all-Williams final at Wimbledon 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z Normally, this is a flaw; Navratilova said the team getting both players to the net would ultimately win. Learning to Cross the Line in Doubles 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z With the victory, Federer broke his tie with Martina Navratilova for Grand Slam wins, and matched Jimmy Connors’ record of 11 semifinal appearances. Federer stares down three match points to reach Wimbledon semifinals 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z Long before Navratilova there were the Black athletes at the US Olympics in Mexico protesting American racism. Long Before Kaepernick, There Was Navratilova 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z Venus Williams winning a sixth Wimbledon title following illness and a loss of form would be a Hollywood ending, says Martina Navratilova. Wimbledon 2016: Venus Williams title would be 'Hollywood' - Martina Navratilova 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z There is a equal split between brown and blonde-haired female champions, with the number of fair-haired winners significantly boosted by Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf. Wimbledon 2016: What makes the perfect champion at SW19? 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova, winner of 31 women’s doubles Grand Slams, warned about amateurs’ biggest mistake. Learning to Cross the Line in Doubles 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z Stat of the Day: 36 - Age of Venus Williams, making her the oldest woman to reach a Grand Slam semifinal since Martina Navratilova was 37 when she was the 1994 runner-up at Wimbledon. Wimbledon at a glance 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z I remember watching Navratilova live when I was a child. Long Before Kaepernick, There Was Navratilova 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z "I didn't see her competing at this level again. I don't think she did," said 18-time Grand Slam singles champion Navratilova. Wimbledon 2016: Venus Williams title would be 'Hollywood' - Martina Navratilova 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z Importantly, that tally is boosted considerably by Martina Navratilova's nine triumphs. Wimbledon 2016: What makes the perfect champion at SW19? 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z She is the oldest woman to reach a Grand Slam semifinal since Martina Navratilova was runner-up at Wimbledon at age 37 in 1994. At Wimbledon, Venus Williams Is Back in a Grand Slam Semifinal 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z As Navratilova approaches her 60th birthday, there are also insights from her sister Jana and greatest rival Chris Evert. Wimbledon: Just call me Martina - watch Navratilova documentary 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z So Navratilova said what she felt — often loudly and clearly. Long Before Kaepernick, There Was Navratilova 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z Many observers - including Navratilova - doubted the likelihood of Venus Williams ever competing for a Grand Slam title again. Wimbledon 2016: Venus Williams title would be 'Hollywood' - Martina Navratilova 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z She now ranks second in the Open era behind Martina Navratilova, who went 306-49. Serena Williams cruises to third-round win at Wimbledon 2016-07-03T04:00:00Z “It’s because of the weather, but it stinks,” Martina Navratilova wrote on Twitter, referring to Williams’s placement on Court No. 18. Venus Williams Makes a Call for Equality on the Wimbledon Courts 2016-07-02T04:00:00Z Sue Barker presents a documentary looking at the life and career of tennis great Martina Navratilova. Wimbledon: Just call me Martina - watch Navratilova documentary 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z She noted that when she and Craig Kardon coached Martina Navratilova, they would fine her every time she looked at them. Andy Murray’s Misfortune: He’s the Same Age as Novak Djokovic 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z But, with multiple Grand Slam titles in the trophy cabinet and millions of pounds of prize money in the bank, what keeps the likes of Navratilova and the Williams sisters going? Wimbledon 2016: Venus Williams title would be 'Hollywood' - Martina Navratilova 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z “We’ve been saying Serena always beats herself, but today maybe she didn’t play her best tennis but she didn’t play badly either,” said Martina Navratilova, the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion. Serena Williams’s Toughest Rival, This Time, Isn’t Herself 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z “It’s still an edge,” said Martina Navratilova, the winningest southpaw ever, “but not as much as it used to be.” Being a left-handed tennis player isn’t the advantage it once was 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z After matching Evert and Martina Navratilova by claiming No. 18 at the 2014 U.S. Serena Williams’s toughest French Open foe: The Serena Williams of 2015 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z But former champion Martina Navratilova says when the big prizes are at stake, the American can be relied upon to perform. Serena the figurehead as rivals struggle 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z So the fire stays in the belly of these great champions, according to Navratilova. Wimbledon 2016: Venus Williams title would be 'Hollywood' - Martina Navratilova 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z “She didn’t shrink from the pressure; she embraced it,” said Navratilova, a great champion who needed time to learn how to manage her own nerves on the biggest occasions. Serena Williams’s Toughest Rival, This Time, Isn’t Herself 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z Left-handed women’s Grand Slam champions peaked in the 1980s, largely because of Navratilova, then dropped off precipitously. Being a left-handed tennis player isn’t the advantage it once was 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z “It was a pressure-packed year that just never let up,” Navratilova said in a recent interview. Serena Williams’s toughest French Open foe: The Serena Williams of 2015 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Martina Navratilova sits atop the all-time list with 1,442 wins. Serena Williams takes another step to ninth Miami title 2016-03-26T04:00:00Z "Everything gets slower when you get older. Your legs, your mind and it takes longer to get ready," Navratilova said. Wimbledon 2016: Venus Williams title would be 'Hollywood' - Martina Navratilova 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z Former world number one Martina Navratilova called Moore's comments "extremely prejudiced" and warned female players may boycott the tournament if Moore stayed. Tennis equal pay row: Raymond Moore quits as Indian Wells chief 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z The tennis world reacted strongly as world number one Serena Williams and all-time great Martina Navratilova rebuffed the statements and the ATP men's tour formally denounced them. Tournament chief Moore resigns over controversial comments 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z His comments drew wide scorn and even prompted tennis great Martina Navratilova to say she would not be surprised if female players boycotted the tournament at Indian Wells as long as Moore was in charge. ATP says Moore's comments about women in 'poor taste' 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z “I thought we settled that issue years ago,” Navratilova said. Only a Man Could Forget When Women Ruled Tennis 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z But Navratilova, an 18-time Grand Slam winner, says women may not want to play at Indian Wells if he stays in charge. Women could boycott Indian Wells over comments - Martina Navratilova 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z Tennis great Martina Navratilova and country singer Chely Wright were also among the many people denouncing Jenner. Caitlyn Jenner’s politics spark debate in transgender ranks 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z Martina Navratilova leads the way on 167 titles, while Williams' younger sister and current world number one Serena, who pulled out of the Dubai Championships this week with flu, has 69. Venus vanquishes Doi to claim inaugural Taiwan title 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z |
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