Martina Navratilova [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/martina-navratilova/] and her family can now breathe a sigh of relief. In the last three months, the tennis legend has beaten two types of cancer. And her wife, Julia Lemigova, is ecstatic with this incredible achievement and recently showered the 59-time Grand Slam champion with praise. In January, the 59-time Grand Slam champion shared her cancer diagnosis with the world. But, a few days ago, the former tennis legend revealed that she is now cancer free. And as this positive news broke through the tennis world, fans showed their excitement. MARTINA NAVRATILOVA’S WIFE IS ON CLOUD NINE In a conversation with PEOPLE, [https://people.com/health/rhom-julia-lemigova-so-proud-martina-navratilova-beat-cancer-diagnoses-exlusive/] the Real Housewives of Miami actress shared how she is feeling now after her wife, Navratilova, successfully overcame two cancer diagnoses. The Russian model talked about how she was proud of her wife’s ability and praised the Czech-American tennis legend for her determination to get out as soon as possible. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Julia-Lemigova-with-Martina-Navratilova.jpg] She said, “I am so proud. I don’t even have the words to say how proud I am of my champion for playing singles against the nastiest double partners she ever faced in her life, and beating them both triumphantly. She amazes me every day.” READ MORE – After Years of Ignoring Each Other, RHOM Star Julia Lemigova Reveals How She Wooed Wife Martina Navratilova in Paris – ‘I Had Two Daughters..’ [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-after-years-of-ignoring-each-other-rhom-star-julia-lemigova-reveals-how-she-wooed-wife-martina-navratilova-in-paris-i-had-two-daughters/] Not only that, but the Russian model has been a constant support to her wife during this difficult time. And she stayed true to the words of encouragement she had shared in January following her wife’s cancer diagnosis [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-together-we-will-win-this-battle-real-housewives-of-miami-cast-extend-heart-warming-support-to-martina-navratilova-after-wifes-emotional-message/]. Not only was she by her side during the world’s No. 1’s most difficult times, but she was also there to share the happy cancer-free news with her wife. NAVRATILOVA’S WIFE STOOD BY HER SIDE THROUGH THICK AND THIN In that same conversation, the 50-year-old actress talked about how she was there with the 59-time Grand Slam champion during her good, bad, and ugly phases. And explained how she was there by her side when she was diagnosed with cancer. WATCH THIS STORY – Serena Williams’ Ex-coach Patrick Mouratoglou Launches Fresh Controversy as He Irks Rafael Nadal Fans With a Biased Novak Djokovic Statement [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/atp-wta-tennis-news-serena-williams-ex-coach-patrick-mouratoglou-launches-fresh-controversy-as-he-irks-rafael-nadal-fans-with-a-biased-novak-djokovic-statement/] Moreover, she also revealed that she was with the former tennis legend when the tennis star received the good news. 

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<h3>Martina Navratilova 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
Arguably one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Martina Navratilova was born in born on October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia (Now the Czech Republic).

During the early 70s, Navratilova was the no.1 player in her country. However, she fled her country in 1975 and traveled to America under controversial circumstances, which cost her the citizenship of Czechoslovakia. After coming to the United States, she received American citizenship in 1981.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16828" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Martina-Navratilova.jpg" alt="" width="615" height="409" />

Later, Navratilova reclaimed her Czech Citizenship back in 2008 after her retirement.
<h3>On-Court Achievements</h3>
Although Navratilova started playing at the age of 15, she did not turn professional until 1975. Since then, she has been one of the top women's players on the tour.

Navratilova won her first Grand Slam title in the doubles tournament at the French Open in 1975 with American legend Chris Evert.

Overall in her career, Navratilova won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, along with 31 doubles and 10 mixed doubles titles. In terms of numbers on the tour, no one can match the former Czech American player's record.

Throughout her career, she won 167 singles titles and 177 doubles titles, the most in the history of tennis. Moreover, she won a record number of 2189 matches on the tour with a percentage of <a href="https://www.tennisfame.com/hall-of-famers/inductees/martina-navratilova" target="_blank" rel="noopener">85.89</a>.

<strong>Read More: <a class="jsx-555d36b3e6439572 article-embed-title" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-a-sad-sad-woman-martina-navratilova-wastes-no-time-to-slam-a-user-who-ridiculed-serena-williams/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">‘A Sad, Sad Woman’ – Martina Navratilova Wastes No Time to Slam a User Who Ridiculed Serena Williams</a></strong>

In 1978, Navratilova became no.1 for the first time in her career and in the same year, she won her first Grand Slam singles title by defeating Chris Evert in the Wimbledon Finals.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1027346" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Chris-Evert-Martina-Navratilova.jpg" alt="" width="759" height="427" />

Notably, Navratilova and Evert had one of the greatest rivalries in tennis as they faced 80 times against each other. In terms of head-to-head record, Navratilova 43-37 record against the American.
<h3>Retirement</h3>
In 1994, Navratilova took a break from tennis, as she decided to retire from the singles competition. However, she continued to play in the doubles tournament.

In 2006, she finally retired from professional tennis. Before retiring, she won the US Open mixed doubles title almost at the age of 50. Thus, she became the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title.

[caption id="attachment_1147389" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1147389" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1054578434.jpg" alt="Martina Navratilova" width="1920" height="1280" /> SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 28: WTA legend Martina Navratilova during the Women's Doubles prize ceremonyo n day 8 of the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global at Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Lionel Ng/Getty Images)[/caption]

After retiring from professional tennis, she became a tennis commentator.
<h3>Personal Life</h3>
In 1981, Navratilova <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-tennis/martina-navratilova-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">opened up</a> about her sexuality as she became one of the very first gay athletes in sports history.

In 2014, Navratilova married former Russian model Julia Lemigova and since then the couple is spending their life happily.
<h3>Martina Navratilova: Net Worth 2022</h3>
Navratilova earned around $20 million from all the tournaments she played in. And from endorsements, she earned millions of dollars.

She has an estimated Net Worth of <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-tennis/martina-navratilova-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$25</a> million.
<h3>Martina Navratilova's endorsements 2022</h3>
Among Navratilova's sponsors, Thorlo athletic socks, Denon sound systems, Yonex rackets, and Avia sports shoes are the most popular ones.
<h3>How to contact Martina Navratilova?</h3>
<a href="https://twitter.com/Martina?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/martinanavratilova/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">65</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wife</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Julia Lemigova</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">America, Czech Republic</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5 ft 8 inches (173 cm)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$25 million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Endorsements</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Thorlo athletic socks, Denon sound systems, Yonex rackets, and Avia sports shoes</span></td>
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Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Arguably one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Martina Navratilova was born in born on October 18, 1956, in Prague, Czechoslovakia (Now the Czech Republic). During the early 70s, Navratilova was the no.1 player in her country. However, she fled her country in 1975 and traveled to America under controversial circumstances, which cost her the citizenship of Czechoslovakia. After coming to the United States, she received American citizenship in 1981. Later, Navratilova reclaimed her Czech Citizenship back in 2008 after her retirement. On-Court Achievements Although Navratilova started playing at the age of 15, she did not turn professional until 1975. Since then, she has been one of the top women&#8217;s players on the tour. Navratilova won her first Grand Slam title in the doubles tournament at the French Open in 1975 with American legend Chris Evert. Overall in her career, Navratilova won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, along with 31 doubles and 10 mixed doubles titles. In terms of numbers on the tour, no one can match the former Czech American player&#8217;s record. Throughout her career, she won 167 singles titles and 177 doubles titles, the most in the history of tennis. Moreover, she won a record number of 2189 matches on the tour with a percentage of 85.89. Read More: ‘A Sad, Sad Woman’ – Martina Navratilova Wastes No Time to Slam a User Who Ridiculed Serena Williams In 1978, Navratilova became no.1 for the first time in her career and in the same year, she won her first Grand Slam singles title by defeating Chris Evert in the Wimbledon Finals. Notably, Navratilova and Evert had one of the greatest rivalries in tennis as they faced 80 times against each other. In terms of head-to-head record, Navratilova 43-37 record against the American. Retirement In 1994, Navratilova took a break from tennis, as she decided to retire from the singles competition. However, she continued to play in the doubles tournament. In 2006, she finally retired from professional tennis. Before retiring, she won the US Open mixed doubles title almost at the age of 50. Thus, she became the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE &#8211; OCTOBER 28: WTA legend Martina Navratilova during the Women&#8217;s Doubles prize ceremonyo n day 8 of the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global at Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Lionel Ng/Getty Images) After retiring from professional tennis, she became a tennis commentator. Personal Life In 1981, Navratilova opened up about her sexuality as she became one of the very first gay athletes in sports history. In 2014, Navratilova married former Russian model Julia Lemigova and since then the couple is spending their life happily. Martina Navratilova: Net Worth 2022 Navratilova earned around $20 million from all the tournaments she played in. And from endorsements, she earned millions of dollars. She has an estimated Net Worth of $25 million. Martina Navratilova&#8217;s endorsements 2022 Among Navratilova&#8217;s sponsors, Thorlo athletic socks, Denon sound systems, Yonex rackets, and Avia sports shoes are the most popular ones. How to contact Martina Navratilova? Twitter Instagram  Age 65  Wife Julia Lemigova  Nationality America, Czech Republic  Height 5 ft 8 inches (173 cm)  Net Worth $25 million  Endorsements Thorlo athletic socks, Denon sound systems, Yonex rackets, and Avia sports shoes

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