‘Tennis Got in the Way’- Martina Navratilova Jokes About Taking an Alternate Career as a Pilot

We do not have to think twice before commending the achievements of Martina Navratilova in the field of tennis. She has become an inspiration for the ongoing and upcoming generation of tennis players. However, tennis is not the only forte of the player. She was a licensed pilot, and she took to her Twitter to jokingly share that had it not been for tennis, she would have been doing that.

No matter where the player would have gone, she would have been the best in her field.

Martina Navratilova talks about alternative career choice 

The 18-time grand slam champion who played with full enthusiasm and passion brought a vibrant energy to the court. Her fans rejoiced in her aggressive and passionate gameplay. However, Navratilova took to her Twitter while commenting on the picture of Treat Williams.

He had uploaded a picture of the cockpit of an aircraft. One comment then wondered about Navratilova’s status to which she stated, “I had a license. Earned it in Aspen:). Then tennis got in the way.” She joked around with her fans about the unfortunate loss of her career in flying.

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But everyone knows about her passion for the sport she had. She was just 18 when she left her country and her family to pursue tennis with all her heart. Navratilova was alone in a new country with no one close to her side except her love for tennis. She played resiliently and ended up becoming a world-class player.

Similarities between Navratilova and Serena Williams

To be the best, tennis players have to take some bold decisions. Navratilova never hesitated to be alone or to voice out her concerns. She played unapologetically taking down the tennis legends of her time.

The same happened when Serena Williams came on to the court. People ridiculed her over her looks or gameplay but she did not budge.

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Williams let her racquet do the talking. Both tennis legends have shown us time and again that being persistent and bold about your goals leads to them.