Before tying the knot she reportedly had difficult relationships with ex-girlfriends Toni Layton and former Miss Texas Judy Nelson. On April 7 Martina Navratilova announced she was being treated for breast cancer. The month before she had a tumour removed from her left breast.
Navratilova said that 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 It's shocking It's still the good old boys network The bottom line is that male voices are valued more than women's voices. Navratilova, who was crowned Wimbledon ladies' champion nine times, said that her agent will ask for more money in future. Martina played tennis with a singular energy, passion, and emotion.
Martina provides her articulate, intelligent and outspoken commentary to the Tennis Channel's audience during its coverage of the Grand Slams. In September she also starred in the Netflix comedy drama "The Politician" She spends as much time as she can with her family in Miami, and often finds herself traveling the world, speaking at events, playing in numerous exhibition matches, and tirelessly promoting all of the issues that are close to her heart.
The couple wed on December 15, , in New York City. In April , Navratilova revealed that she had breast cancer. After six months of treatment, she became cancer-free. In retirement, Navratilova hasn't completely stayed out of the public eye. In March , she made her debut on Dancing with the Stars.
She's also continued to remain active. Navratilova still regularly plays tennis and competes in triathlons. Additionally, she has served as a fitness ambassador for the American Association of Retired Persons. In , Navratilova announced plans to open an academy for young tennis players in her home country, the Czech Republic. We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us!
Subscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives. American professional tennis player Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and several Olympic gold medals. Althea Gibson was the first African American tennis player to compete at the U. National Championships in , and the first Black player to compete at Wimbledon in American tennis great Billie Jean King broke down barriers by pushing for equal prize money for women and becoming one of the first well-known openly gay athletes.
Venus Williams rose from a tough childhood in Compton, Los Angeles, to become a champion women's tennis player and four-time Olympic gold medalist. John McEnroe is a former tennis champion who earned fame for his graceful play and his temperamental outbursts.
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