Martina Navratilova American Tennis Player Born in 1956
Martina Navratilova · tennis player and autobiographer · American
Biography
American tennis player Martina Navratilova was born on 18 October 1956 in Prague. Her club career on record includes United States Billie Jean King Cup team (1982–1989) and Czechoslovakia Federation Cup team (1975).
Career
She started out at Czechoslovakia Federation Cup team in 1975, according to the records. Beyond Czechoslovakia Federation Cup team, she has played for United States Billie Jean King Cup team. United States Billie Jean King Cup team is where she stayed longest, 1982 to 1989.
Screen work on record covers 2 credits, including Příběhy slavných and Room 13. On Instagram, she has 159K followers (as of September 2026).
Recognition
Martina Navratilova received the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2000. Further recognition came with two Associated Press Athlete of the Year awards (1983 and 1986) and the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports (1994). Altogether, 11 wins are listed.
Public roles
Martina Navratilova was president between 1979 and 1980. She held the position of president from 1994 until 1995.
Personal life
She has been married to Yulia Lemigova since 2014.
Teams
2 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Czechoslovakia Federation Cup team | |
| 1982–1989 | United States Billie Jean King Cup team |
Awards and nominations
11 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Order of the White Lion 3rd Class | Won | |
| 2023 | Silver Medal of the President of the Senate | Won | |
| 2013 | BBC 100 Women | Won | |
| 2009 | Philippe Chatrier Award | Won | |
| 2008 | Great Immigrants Award | Won | |
| 2007 | GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award | Won | |
| 2000 | International Tennis Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1998 | Czech Medal of Merit | Won | |
| 1994 | Princess of Asturias Award for Sports | Won | |
| 1986 | Associated Press Athlete of the Year | Won | |
| 1983 | Associated Press Athlete of the Year | Won |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Příběhy slavných | TV series | ||
| Room 13 | TV series |
Martina Navratilova on Social Media
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Martina Navratilova?
Martina Navratilova is 70 years old, born on 18 October 1956 in Prague.
What is Martina Navratilova known for?
Martina Navratilova is an athlete who has played for United States Billie Jean King Cup team and Czechoslovakia Federation Cup team.
How tall is Martina Navratilova?
Martina Navratilova is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What is Martina Navratilova’s nationality?
Martina Navratilova is American, born in Prague.
Who is Martina Navratilova married to?
Martina Navratilova is married to Yulia Lemigova; they married in 2014.
Has Martina Navratilova won any awards?
Yes. 11 awards are on record, including Order of the White Lion 3rd Class (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q54545), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Hans van Dijk for Anefo · CC0
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