How Martina Navratilova Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

How the contributions of Martina Navratilova continue to shape the world today.

Martina Navratilova, a Czech-American former professional tennis player, is considered one of the greatest of all time. She held the world No. 1 ranking in singles for 332 weeks and in doubles for a record 237 weeks. Navratilova amassed an Open Era record of 59 major titles: 18 in singles, 31 in women's doubles, and 10 in mixed doubles, along with 167 top-level singles titles and 177 doubles titles. Her nine Wimbledon singles titles remain an all-time record. She, alongside Chris Evert, dominated women's tennis during the 1980s.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

1965: Greatest Female Tennis Player Recognition

In 2005, Tennis magazine recognized Martina Navratilova as the greatest female tennis player from 1965 through 2005.

2000: Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame

In 2000, Martina Navratilova was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

2005: Greatest Female Tennis Player

In 2005, Tennis magazine selected Martina Navratilova as the greatest female tennis player for the years 1965 through 2005.

2006: Billie Jean King's Acclaim

In 2006, Billie Jean King called Martina Navratilova "the greatest singles, doubles and mixed doubles player who's ever lived."

2008: Bud Collins' Assertion

In 2008, tennis historian Bud Collins called Martina Navratilova "arguably, the greatest player of all time."

2018: Documentary in Development

In 2018, it was reported that Glenn Greenwald was developing a feature-length documentary about Martina Navratilova with Reese Witherspoon's production company, Hello Sunshine.

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2024: Documentary Filming

During an interview at the Salesforce World Tour London 2024 event, Martina Navratilova confirmed in 2024 that a documentary was currently being filmed with her and Chris Evert.