Martina Navratilova revolutionized women's tennis and became one of the greatest players in history.
She was named after a ski resort and had a passion for skiing from an early age.
Her stepfather became her coach and played a crucial role in her tennis career.
Navratilova's rivalry with Chris Evert is considered one of the greatest in tennis history.
She made the difficult decision to defect from Czechoslovakia to pursue her tennis dreams.