Wimbledon is the oldest tournament in the history of tennis. That is also the reason why it is the most prestigious tournament in the sport. Ever since the start of the tournament in 1877, multiple editions have taken place and multiple players have lifted the coveted trophy. Winning the tournament even once is a big deal for any tennis player. However, some players have won it multiple times to stamp their dominance in tennis.
In the history of women’s tennis, it is the great Martina Navratilova who has won the championship the most number of times. She has won the singles title a whopping nine times. During her playing days, she dominated all the players and is often regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of tennis. Today’s tennis fans probably only know about Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka. However, there was a time in the 80s and the 90s when all anyone would talk about was Martina Navratilova. It would be fair to say that she is the most decorated player in the history of Open Era tennis.
Who Is Martina Navratilova?
Martina Navratilova hails from the Czech Republic but also holds American citizenship. She turned professional in 1974 and played for more than three decades to finally hang up her boots in 2006. At the end of her career, she had won three Australian Opens, two French Opens, nine Wimbledons, and four US Open. However, her tennis glory was not limited to her singles titles.
She also dominated the world of doubles tennis during her long and illustrious career. In her doubles stint, she was even more successful. Martina won eight Australian Opens, seven French Opens, seven Wimbledons, and nine US Opens. While these many titles are more than enough for any tennis player, Martina left a lasting impression in the mixed doubles category as well. In the mixed doubles section, she won one Australian Open, two French Opens, four Wimbledons and three US Opens. By the end of her career, Martina won 59 titles and clinched the record for most grand slams by a tennis player in the open era. It is safe to say that Martina Navratilova is the most successful Tennis player in the history of Wimbledon.
