21 Quotes & Sayings By Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova is a retired Czechoslovak-born American tennis player. She is a 15-time Grand Slam singles champion. Navratilova's record of 377 weeks as the world No. 1 in 1984 was a record until it was surpassed by Steffi Graf in 1988 Read more

Navratilova is the only player in the Open Era to have held all four Grand Slam titles at least once, as well as holdingAssociated Press Female Athlete of the Year honors from 1985 to 1999. In singles, her career high rankings were World No. 1 for 22 consecutive years from 1981 to 2001 and World No.

2 for a total of 106 weeks. In doubles, she achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 1 that same year, a ranking she shared with Australian duo Stefanie Graf and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario.

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Whoever said 'It’s not whether you win or lose that counts' probably lost. Martina Navratilova
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Whoever said, "It's not whether you win or lose that counts, " probably lost. Martina Navratilova
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Remember this: You are the benchmark of your success - you define it. Don't let anyone else define it because if you do, you will fail. Appreciate those who support you and challenge those who don't Martina Navratilova
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Who ever said, ‘It’s not whether you win or lose that counts, ’ probably lost. Martina Navratilova
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I think the key is for women not to set any limits. Martina Navratilova
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Whoever said "It's not whether you win or lose that counts " probably lost. Martina Navratilova
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Life is about challenges and how we face up to them and the attitude we take into every day life so hopefully we'll be able to motivate people to do more with their life. Martina Navratilova
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People in the States used to think that if girls were good at sports their sexuality would be affected. Martina Navratilova
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The goal for the Laureus Sport For Good Foundation is to give kids an opportunity to be involved in sports and hopefully learn some lessons along the way. We want to put them in a safe environment, help them if they need it and maybe they will get a scholarship to a school because of the skills that they learn. Sport is just a starting point. Martina Navratilova
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I've given many lessons in many sports over the years to many different people. Martina Navratilova
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I can teach many sports, but obviously, tennis is the one. When you do other sports, you see things from different perspectives: different footwork drills, body positions, angles and geometry. All that stuff is helpful, and so when I do other sports, I can see things, because once you know one sport, then the other sport becomes more clear. Martina Navratilova
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Variety is what I would recommend: As variety is the spice of life in food, so it is in exercise. Change it up. But most of all, don't overdo it. Martina Navratilova
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I never felt I had anything to hide. I never felt being gay was anything to be ashamed of, so I never felt apologetic. I didn't have issues with it, didn't grow up with any religion, so I didn't have any religious, you know, issues to deal with as far as homosexuality is concerned. So, I accepted it very easily. For me, it wasn't that big a deal. Martina Navratilova
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I've a great family, two children to take care of. Then, of course, I do commentary for TV. I do speak about various women's issues around the world - like LGBT, motivational speeches. I have a lot on my plate right now. But eventually, yes, I would like to pass on the knowledge and something that I would like to do. Martina Navratilova
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Julia, I promise to love you, to cherish you, in sickness and in health. No matter what, I will be there for you and our family. I promise not to make the social media another member of our family. Martina Navratilova
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I'm 58 years old. I got married for the first time - it's about time, right? Growing up as a gay woman, you just don't ever think about that, and then I thought, about 10 years ago, 'You know, I think within 10 years gay marriage will be legal.' And here we are, 10 years later, making it legal. Martina Navratilova
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My mom told me to cover up my arms ever since I was little because I was muscular. She wanted me to be feminine, which did not come easy to me. My body was what it was, and I worked it to be a better tennis player. Martina Navratilova
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I am just sorry my own mother had to live under that regime for most of her life. I was lucky. I got out and, 14 years later, Czechoslovakia became a free country. So I feel anger, even fury, at this bloody system that ruined so many people's lives for no reason whatsoever. Martina Navratilova
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I've been active in animal rights and all kinds of environmental stuff and children's charities over the years. Martina Navratilova
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I think we will have full marriage rights in Colorado. But in 1992, there was a very hateful Amendment 2 that basically made it legal for any institution to deny gays and lesbians access, whether it's hospitals or restaurants or employment. Anybody could fire you or not let you in a restaurant because you were gay. Martina Navratilova