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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams of the United States and Chris Evert pose after the women’s singles final match on Day fourteen of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Williams defeated Wozniacki in two sets by a score of 6-3, 6-3. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams of the United States and Chris Evert pose after the women’s singles final match on Day fourteen of the 2014 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Williams defeated Wozniacki in two sets by a score of 6-3, 6-3. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Martina Navratilova is one of the best players that ever graced the tennis courts. She, Billie Jean King, and Chris Evert are famous for bringing the caliber of women’s tennis to everyone’s attention. Further, since her playing days, she has always been vocal against social evils.
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Therefore, when Serena Williams was brought under the microscope for her physique. Navratilova stood by her side and heavily condemned the people who thought their allegations were right.
Martina Navratilova shushing the haters
In 2015, when Williams’ gameplay was in a totally different league than the rest of the WTA players. People started pointing out how her build was very different and much bulkier than others. And accused her of playing in a far physically inferior league. Therefore, in order to give a befitting reply to such people. The 18-time Grand Slam champion wrote, “Sorry, but who are the losers trying to put down Serena Williams for her body?!?”
Sorry but who are the losers trying to put down Serena Williams for her body?!?STFU-Serena is an amazing athlete and tennis player. The End.
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) July 15, 2015
“STFU-Serena is an amazing athlete and tennis player. The End.” she added. The tennis veteran’s playing style was quite similar to Serena Williams. As she also dominated her matches and pulled powerful serves.
And like the 23-time Grand Slam champion, Navratilova was very successful on the grass courts. She has nine Wimbledon trophies while Williams has claimed seven up till now.
Navratilova’s charity work
The Czech-American player takes active participation in missions that aim to make the world a better place. She has spoken and supported gay rights on several public platforms. Because of this, in the year 2000, she received a National Equality Award from Human Rights Campaign.
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SHANGHAI, CHINA – OCTOBER 16: Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, speaks during the Australian Open Women In Focus Lunch at M on the Bud on October 16, 2015 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Hu Chengwei/Getty Images for Tennis Australia)
Further, the former World No.1 also works towards the betterment of underprivileged children’s lives and animal rights. She has also recorded PSAs for PETA.
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In totality, Navratilova supports eight charities out of which one is founded by her on-court rival and best friend Chris Evert. In the case of causes, she works towards causes such as addiction, AIDS and HIV, conservation, and at-risk youth.
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