Martina Navratilova, the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion, shared a moment with Kate Middleton in the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Saturday, as the Princess of Wales attended the all-Czech ladies' singles final between Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova.
What happened at Wimbledon?
The Princess of Wales, a patron of the All England Club, arrived on Centre Court for the final, wearing a red dress and waving to the fans present in the stands. She was accompanied by her mother, Carole Middleton, in the exclusive 74-seat Royal Box. Navratilova, seated alongside the Princess, showed her something on her phone, which went viral on social media.
Martina Navratilova's Wimbledon legacy
Navratilova has a storied history at Wimbledon, with 20 titles across singles and doubles categories. She won nine women's singles titles, seven women's doubles titles, and four mixed doubles titles. Her rivalry with Chris Evert was one of the top highlights of her illustrious career. In 1976, Navratilova teamed up with Evert and won a doubles title in London.
The final match
In the all-Czech ladies' singles final, Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova in a three-set thriller, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3. At the age of 21, Noskova became the youngest woman to win Wimbledon since her idol, Czech legend Petra Kvitova, in 2011.
A look at Martina Navratilova's prolific run
Navratilova enjoyed numerous title-winning moments at the All England Club during her remarkable career. Her tally of 20 includes nine women's singles titles, seven women's doubles titles, and four mixed doubles titles. She defeated Chris Evert for her first Wimbledon singles title in 1978, and her last Wimbledon singles title came in 1990 against Zina Garrison.
What comes next for Wimbledon?
The tournament will continue with the men's singles final, as the world's top players compete for the coveted title. With Navratilova's legacy and the excitement of the ladies' singles final, Wimbledon remains one of the most prestigious events in the tennis world.