Navratilova: Defector Became Wimbledon Legend

Navratilova made the bold decision to leave communist Czechoslovakia in search of greater freedom and opportunities in the United States during the Cold War era. Her defection resulted in the Czechoslovak government declaring her "enemy number one," stripping her of her nationality for decades.

Despite this adversity, Navratilova went on to become one of tennis' greatest champions, dominating Wimbledon with multiple titles. She only regained her Czech nationality in 1998, after the fall of communism, with her homeland now celebrating her as one of their greatest sporting exports. somethingsdifferent.biz