Martina Navratilova on Sacrificing for Something Greater | TennisWorthy Moments
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Martina Navratilova on Sacrificing for Something Greater | TennisWorthy Moments

2:34 Oct 21, 2025
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After defecting from Czechoslovakia to the United States and leaving her family behind in 1975, Martina Navratilova made her first return to her home nation as part of the United States' Fed Cup team in 1986. Fellow Hall of Famers Pam Shriver and Hana Mandlikova join Martina in recounting the emotions, her drive and the courage needed to reach her potential.This episode is part of the International Tennis Hall of Fame's TennisWorthy short-form series. View more TennisWorthy stories at tennisfame.com/tennisworthy.
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