Wimbledon🎾 Women's Tennis · 1990
Nine Wimbledons
At 33, Navratilova beats Zina Garrison for a record ninth Wimbledon singles title.
🎾 Women's Tennis · #3 of 8
Martina Navratilova
Record 167 singles titles and 9 Wimbledon singles crowns; pioneered fitness in the women's game.
Active 1975–1994
GOAT score
81.5
Rank range #2–#3
Data coverage 100%
Data coverage 100%
WimbledonThe Machine’s breakdown
| Indicator | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam titles Achievement | 18 | 78 |
| Weeks at No. 1 Dominance | 332 | 88 |
| Year-end No. 1 finishes Dominance | 7 | 88 |
| Career match win % Dominance | 86.8% | 92 |
| Most Slams in one season Peak | 3 | 75 |
| Seasons from first to last Slam Longevity | 13 | 68 |
| Career singles titles Longevity | 167 | 100 |
Score = 100 × (value − floor) ÷ (best in category − floor). Pillars are averaged, then weighted per the GOAT Standard v1.0. Source: www.wtatennis.com, as of September 2026.
What you can learn from Martina
- Pioneering fitness
- Courage off the court
- Attacking mindset
The Panel
Won 18 Slams and a record 167 titles. Her fitness and training regimen transformed professional preparation across the tour. She showed great courage in defecting and in living publicly as herself when that carried real cost.
Impact 10/10 · Character 9/10 · Claude Opus 5.5 (medium effort) via chat app, 2026-09-25
Navratilova's 18 Slams, 332 weeks at No. 1, seven year-end No. 1 finishes, 86.8% win rate and 167 titles show extraordinary sustained dominance. Her athleticism, serve-and-volley excellence and long-term professional example substantially influenced the sport.
Impact 10/10 · Character 9/10 · GPT-5.6 Luna (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-28
Navratilova revolutionized athletic conditioning, diet, and serve-and-volley tactics in women's tennis. Data reflects 18 singles Slams, 332 weeks at No. 1, and an extraordinary 167 career titles.
Impact 9/10 · Character 9/10 · gemini-1.5-pro (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-28
18 majors, 332 weeks at No. 1, seven year-end titles and pioneering fitness/serve-volley game changed training norms; her openness and longevity across singles and doubles inspired generations.
Impact 9/10 · Character 9/10 · Grok 4.5 (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-25
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