“What matters isn't how well you play when you're playing well. What matters is how well you play when you're playing badly.”

— Martina Navratilova

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About Martina Navratilova

Athlete • American

Martina Navratilova is a retired Czech and American professional tennis player and coach, widely considered among the greatest of all time. Over her career, she won an astounding 18 Grand Slam singles titles, 31 major...

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