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Navratilova's nine: The tale of Wimbledon's most prolific champion

No player in the history of the game can match the nine singles titles Martina Navratilova has won at Wimbledon. Take a look back on her successes.

The first of Martina Navratilova’s record nine Wimbledon titles was won in 1978, when she came from a set down to defeat Chris Evert, 2-6, 6-4, 7-5. It was the third time in the fortnight she had come from behind to win. — 01 /09

The first of Martina Navratilova’s record nine Wimbledon titles was won in 1978, when she came from a set down to defeat Chris Evert, 2-6, 6-4, 7-5. It was the third time in the fortnight she had come from behind to win.

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Navratilova defended her title successfully in 1979. In a repeat of the previous year’s final, she picked up a 6-4, 6-4 win over Evert. — 02 /09

Navratilova defended her title successfully in 1979. In a repeat of the previous year’s final, she picked up a 6-4, 6-4 win over Evert.

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In 1982, Navratilova again faced Evert in the final at SW19 in what was a battle of the top two seeds. Navratilova came out on top, 6-1, 3-6, 6-2. — 03 /09

In 1982, Navratilova again faced Evert in the final at SW19 in what was a battle of the top two seeds. Navratilova came out on top, 6-1, 3-6, 6-2.

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Navratilova made it two-in-a-row in 1983 as she swept to a 6-0, 6-3 success over Andrea Jaeger to pick up her fourth title at the All England Club. — 04 /09

Navratilova made it two-in-a-row in 1983 as she swept to a 6-0, 6-3 success over Andrea Jaeger to pick up her fourth title at the All England Club.

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1984 brought yet another Navratilova versus Evert showdown. After taking the first set 7-6(5), Navratilova moved to quickly seal the match by winning the second, 6-2. She had not dropped a set in the fortnight. — 05 /09

1984 brought yet another Navratilova versus Evert showdown. After taking the first set 7-6(5), Navratilova moved to quickly seal the match by winning the second, 6-2. She had not dropped a set in the fortnight.

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In 1985, Navratilova and Evert were made joint-No.1 seeds. Neither dropped a set en route to the final, in which Evert claimed the opener before succumbing once again, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. — 06 /09

In 1985, Navratilova and Evert were made joint-No.1 seeds. Neither dropped a set en route to the final, in which Evert claimed the opener before succumbing once again, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

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Navratilova continued to be untouchable in 1986, which was a competition she won without dropping a set. Hana Mandlikova, who overcame Evert in the semis, was the beaten finalist, 7-6(1), 6-3. — 07 /09

Navratilova continued to be untouchable in 1986, which was a competition she won without dropping a set. Hana Mandlikova, who overcame Evert in the semis, was the beaten finalist, 7-6(1), 6-3.

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A sixth consecutive title was wrapped up in 1987 as Navratilova secured a 7-5, 6-3 win over up-and-coming teenager Stefanie Graf. She had won an epic three-set semifinal over Evert to get that chance. — 08 /09

A sixth consecutive title was wrapped up in 1987 as Navratilova secured a 7-5, 6-3 win over up-and-coming teenager Stefanie Graf. She had won an epic three-set semifinal over Evert to get that chance.

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Navratilova’s final Wimbledon singles title arrived in 1990 as she defeated Zina Garrison, 6-4, 6-1 in the showpiece. Once again, it was a title sealed without the loss of a set and meant she had won The Championships in three different decades. — 09 /09

Navratilova’s final Wimbledon singles title arrived in 1990 as she defeated Zina Garrison, 6-4, 6-1 in the showpiece. Once again, it was a title sealed without the loss of a set and meant she had won The Championships in three different decades.

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