What happened at the final Australian Open held on grass courts over 30 years ago
From 1905 to 1987, the Australian Open was played on grass courts. In 1988, the tournament switched to hard courts, and that surface has remained…
Martina Navratilova Archives: 12/2025
What Jimmy Connors said right before beating Martina Navratilova in their 1992 Battle of the Sexes match
On September 25, 1992, Jimmy Connors and Martina Navratilova contested a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match almost 20 years on from the famous 1973 contest…
Why Martina Navratilova said she was jealous of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in 2018
Martina Navratilova is one of tennis’ most respected figures, having championed so many good causes both during and since her career came to an end.…
How many Grand Slam titles Martina Navratilova predicted Coco Gauff would win after her 2023 US Open
Coco Gauff is arguably tennis’ biggest and brightest prospect right now, as an American powerhouse competing at the apex of her sport. When fit and…
What Martina Navratilova said about the schedule in 2001 argues against Emma Raducanu’s recent comments
Emma Raducanu has come under some scrutiny from the tennis community after sharing her controversial views on the calendar. After all, this is a touchy…
Why Martina Navratilova apologised to the Australian Open crowd after becoming the oldest winner of a Grand Slam title
Martina Navratilova won the 57th major honour of her tennis career at the 2003 Australian Open. Paired with Leander Paes, Navratilova won the Australian Open…
