Martina Navratilova quotes - page 2

Martina Navratilova is a Czech-American former professional tennis player and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest female athletes in tennis history. Her career includes an unmatched record in Grand Slam titles and dominance in both singles and doubles. She has inspired generations with her achievements on the court and her advocacy for equality and LGBTQ+ rights. Here are 34 of her quotes:

I hope, when I stop, people will think that somehow I mattered.

Martina Navratilova

I've been active in animal rights and all kinds of environmental stuff and children's charities over the years.

Martina Navratilova

My worst memory is of my first dance lesson as a 14-year old in Prague. My mother put me in this silver and pink lame dress. My hair was all curled, and it was the first time I wore a garter belt. I felt so out of place!

Martina Navratilova

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

I came to live in a country I love some people label me a defector. I have loved men and women in my life I've been labeled the bisexual defector. Want to know another secret I'm even ambidextrous. I don't like labels. Just call me Martina.

Martina Navratilova

I have always had this outrage at being told what to, how to act, whom to love.

Martina Navratilova

I've been talking to Martina about playing for a couple of years. Maybe I can convince her to play some doubles.

Martina Navratilova

The image of women is changing now. You don't have to be pretty for people to come and see you play. At the same time, if you're a good athlete, it doesn't mean you're not a woman.

Martina Navratilova