Martina Navratilova in 1980 Navratilova won her first professional singles title in Orlando, Florida, in 1974 at the age of 17. Upon arriving in the United States, she lived with former actress Frances Dewey Wormser and her husband Morton Wormser, a tennis enthusiast. [19] Navratilova was the runner-up at two major singles tournaments in 1975; …

1984 – Wayne Gretzky scores his NHL career 32nd hat trick & adds 3 assists in Edmonton’s 6-3 win over Detroit Red Wings for his 100th point in just 35 games; 2nd fastest in history – recorded 100 points in 34 games in 1983. 1989 – Wayne Gretzky and Martina Navratilova, named athletes of decade by the Associated Press.

Apr 5, 2013 · [Martina] Navratilova had earned her ï¬ rst chance to compete abroad on the women’s tour just months before Rod Laver tabbed her a rising star. She had captured her ï¬ rst Czech women’s...

Aug 1, 2018 · Navratilova faced off against her longtime rival Chris Evert at the US Open for the first time in the 1975 semifinals – they would play four times at America’s Grand Slam, all in the semifinals or finals – Evert emerging with a 6-4, 6-4 victory en route to her first Open crown.

Jan 12, 2024 · Martina Navratilova dominated women’s tennis and amassed an incredible eighteen Grand Slam singles titles. Her extreme fitness and athleticism allowed her to control points with her world-class volleys and quickness.

Sep 26, 2024 · Martina Navrátilová, born Oct. 18, 1956, in Prague, Czech Republic (then Czechoslovakia), is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She won no fewer than 18 Grand Slam singles titles in her career, including a record nine titles at Wimbledon.

Jan 2, 2023 · Tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed Monday she was diagnosed with throat and breast cancer after discovering a lump on her neck two months ago. Navratilova, 66, told The Times she...

Jan 14, 2025 · Martina Navratilova recently commented on WADA's appeal following Jannik Sinner’s doping case. The Italian was found not guilty of "fault or negligence" after Clostebol was detected in...

Jan 22, 2025 · 1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. 1959 — In the NBA All-Star game in Detroit, St. Louis’ Bob Pettit and Elgin Baylor ...

5 days ago · Women’s tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova openly criticized the idea of hosting the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia.