Martina Navratilova
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Summary
Martina Navratilova was born on October 18, 1956[1], in Prague[2]. She has worked as an autobiographer[3], novelist[4], writer[5], and athlete[6]. She ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,247 views/month, #5,487 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Yulia Lemigova[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9], Czech Republic[10]
- Native language: Czech[11]
- Award received: Czech Medal of Merit[12], Princess of Asturias Award for Sports[13], International Tennis Hall of Fame[14], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[15], BBC 100 Women[16], Silver Medal of the President of the Senate[17], Philippe Chatrier Award[18], Great Immigrants Award[19], GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award[20], Order of the White Lion 3rd Class[21]
- Sex or gender: female[22]
- Sexual orientation: lesbianism[23]
- Commons category: Martina Navrátilová[24]
- Unmarried partner: Rita Mae Brown[25]
- Residence: Sarasota[26], Řevnice[27], Nokomis[28]
- Handedness: left-handedness[29]
- Doubles record: 747–143[30]
- Singles record: 1442–219[31]
- Sport: tennis[32]
- Family name: Navrátilová[33]
- Given name: Martina[34]
- Playing hand: left-handedness[35], one-handed backhand[36]
- Official website: https://martinanavratilova.com[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Martina Navratilova[38]
- Commons gallery: Martina Navrátilová[39]
- Medical condition: toxoplasmosis[40], COVID-19[41], breast cancer[42]
- Described by source: Records of persons of interest[43], Great Women Athletes of the 20th Century[44]
- Participant in: tennis at the 2004 Summer Olympics – women's doubles[45]
- Ranking: 1[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Czech[47]
Why It Matters
Martina Navratilova has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] She is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
She has been cited as an influence by Mara Santangelo[50], a tennis player[51], b. 1981[52], of Italy[53], awarded the Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[54].
FAQs
Where was Martina Navratilova born?
Martina Navratilova was born in Prague[2].
Who was Martina Navratilova married to?
Martina Navratilova's spouses include Yulia Lemigova[8].
What did Martina Navratilova do for work?
Martina Navratilova worked as an autobiographer[3], novelist[4], writer[5], and athlete[6].
What awards did Martina Navratilova receive?
Honors received include Czech Medal of Merit[12], Princess of Asturias Award for Sports[13], International Tennis Hall of Fame[14], and Associated Press Athlete of the Year[15].
Who did Martina Navratilova influence?
Martina Navratilova has been cited as an influence by Mara Santangelo[50].