Martina Navratilova has left a dream-like tennis legacy for all the incumbent tennis players to aspire. She moved from a country that grappled with political turmoil and remained stateless for years. However, her only focus was on the sport she loved and trained hard to succeed in it.

In the end, she gained a record 59 grand slam titles, along with immense fame and respect for the bold and audacious lifestyle that she led. After retiring, the legendary player’s excited spirit still finds joy in being an adventurous person. In an old interview, she talked about her new interests and how she pursues them.

Martina Navratilova finds relaxation in thrilling activities

Well, it might not come as a surprise to anyone that Navratilova engages in adventurous sports to relax and be at ease. In an interview with the Guardian, she said, “To relax I have my dogs, paddle boarding, and I love to ski.” She also mentioned her love for visiting new and exotic places. Her partner, Julia Lemigova, however, is not much of an enthusiastic traveler, so Navratilova visits different places with her friends or on her own.

She said, “I love to travel, but Julia doesn’t so much, so I have to do that on my own or bring a friend.” The 18-time grand slam singles champion then shared her traveling bucket list.

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She said, “I want to go to Antarctica to see a blue whale, that is a dream of mine. Alaska, Machu Picchu, Galápagos, Madagascar, I really want to travel around south-east Asia…” Moreover, she also expressed her love for different cuisines and said, “I love tasting new things, I am a total foodie.”

An adventurous career leads to an adventurous lifestyle

Navratilova was only 18 when she defected from her native country, Czechoslovakia, leaving her family behind. Her only ambition was succeeding in tennis. So, she poured her soul into achieving her dream and went on to dominate the women’s circuit.

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Along with that, she also won 59 grand slam titles, one of the few records that could truly stand the test of time. The player now does commentary during Grand Slam tournaments and stays very active on Twitter, sharing her opinions forthrightly.