Happy birthday! Martina Navratilova turns 70 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary tennis player turns 70 on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.

Martina Navratilova is celebrating her 70th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed tennis players of her generation.

Popular tennis player Martina Navratilova has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 70th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Navratilova, a cultural icon

Born in Prague on October 18, 1956, Martina Navratilova's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Navratilova's not just a great tennis player, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Martina hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Martina Navratilova as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 70.

Happy Birthday, Martina, you're the best!

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