Martina Navratilova is one of the most successful tennis players to have ever competed. She was born on the 18th of October 1956.

During her  illustrious Tennis career Martina Navratilova won  18 Grand Slam singles titles, 31 major women's doubles titles, and 10 major mixed doubles titles.

Martina Navratilova followed a predominately plant based diet at times describing herself as a vegetarian. She credits her diet for helped her play, compete and win at the highest level well into her 30’s and 40’s. She won her final title only a month away from her 50th birthday. Winning  the mixed doubles title at the 2006 US Open with Bob Bryan.

Paraguay stamp - Martina Navrátilová