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Martina Navratilova — This Day in Women's History

Czech–American · Sports · Activism

Martina Navratilova

1956 – present

Tennis great with a record 59 Grand Slam titles across singles and doubles.

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Jul061990
Sports
Wins record 9th Wimbledon singles title
Surpasses Helen Wills Moody's long-standing record.
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