Martina Navratilova on the secret to becoming a Tennis Legend | Undeniable with Joe Buck

[@tedwick8730]

Martina navratilova is my favourite player of all time, I remember I use to run home from school when wimbledon was on just to watch her play. Martina you are the GOAT in my eyes.

[@mosessupposes2571]

The time of Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert was brilliant. They were amazing to watch regardless who they played, but especially when they played each other. Thank you and mad respect

[@markwhitman9029]

Martina and Chris both were the two greatest of all time!❤

[@ingridrobertshaw2283]

I'm Ingrid Robertshaw born Chudoba in USTI/NAD LABEM IN1939. MARTINA is my forever favorite woman! I also became stateless and a refugee . Came to Germany and got my footing in life. Thank you Martina for all the inspiration !

[@franknisi1998]

She was a spectacular player. Cris and Martina had a Great rivalry. It was awesome to watch.

[@richardmichalski4943]

Martina goat of athletes in the world

[@PennyPincher60]

Such a positive impact on the game. Beautiful shots making. So talented. Made the game so much more interesting.

[@vaclavtomslajer376]

Martina is my undisputed all time hero (I am Czech-born Canadian), my contemporary and I wish her well as I did throughout her career. Bravo, Martina!

[@jaysonsacobie4617]

What an amazing story and an amazing human being!

[@777colin1]

What a great person. Martina defines what it means to be a Warrior. I love her and what she stands for.

[@wayned1807]

Loved this interview. She has such a beautiful smile that she should display more often.

[@jimriley3107]

She's a great interview. I'm incredibly impressed with her accomplishments and her courage to just go for It. She surely did play a beautiful brand of tennis.

[@NorsePJ]

Martina Navratilova has a total of 354 titles (singles 167, doubles 177 and mixed doubles 10). I can't imagine anyone ever beating that. There's no one, male or female, that even comes close to her number of titles.

[@KingCast65]

#Hello.

[@ahoranui]

Completely agree!!

[@spartansrace4293]

Also what makes Martina the best is this sidebar Martina has won OVER 80 events combo Singles/Doubles.... I'm guessing John McEnroe would be the nearest player in that category

[@brentinnes5151]

Court has more combined Grand Slam 64 titles

[@KingCast65]

@@spartansrace4293 Correct. People try to gloss over dubs but those of us who know.... know better.

[@kanderson2145]

The breadth, depth and longevity of her career in singles, doubles and mixed doubles makes her the greatest female tennis player of all time. It’s not just about number of grand slam singles titles.

[@tampico63]

You put it so nicely, but true!

[@brentinnes5151]

and Margaret Court with 64 combined slam titles...she chopped liver?

[@tampico63]

@@brentinnes5151 you too

[@martinpascoe7678]

shes not worthy nowadys, she did it to herself, the other players dont rate her, she has said way 2 nuch negative stuff, in fact her only real supporter ironically is the beautiful Evonne , but here in Australia many see her as buit of an embarrasment. and a Xenophobe@@brentinnes5151

[@joemarshall4226]

@@brentinnes5151 The top five are Martina, Chris, Steffi MArgaret, and Serena. That's the order I put them in, but there's an argument for any one of them as the GOAT.....Martina won the most matches, and the most tournaments, by a considerable margin. She also had the greatest PEAK, losing only ONE match in 1984, and only six in a three year period. And she did this when the competition was getting tougher and tougher, as the sport was going international. and the money was very good. Her winning percentage was lower than Margaret, Chris and Steffi, but not by much. Margaret dominated the first half of her career as an amateur, and won 11 of her slams in Australia, where SOME of the top players didn't go. Martina and Chris won "only" 18 slams each, but each skipped ten slams at their peaks, because other tournaments were more important at the time in establishing the pro women's tour.

[@Stampingerms]

I have always loved Martina… but watching this it’s much more…. I am her die hard fan !

[@stevebr551]

i always loved Martina. first saw her at the US Open back in 1983

[@jeffreybennett3908]

Martina is so brave. What a role model for all young people

[@markwhitman9029]

I knew alot about Martina's upbringing and always admired her. I was a bigger Chrissie fan but now think Martina is a true legend and the GOAT. She made me tear up listening to her life and she is a great role model for not only girls but boys as well❤

[@brentinnes5151]

GOAT is measured by stats..only one GOAT check the stats

[@markwhitman9029]

@@brentinnes5151 True so who is it then in your opinion?

[@nikolaspassisis1668]

@@markwhitman9029 I think brentinnes5151 only looks at singles grand slams. Side note. Did you know Martina was the only player who had a 50/50 win loss against Steffi.

[@SkinnyMe1342]

Give Martina her flowers!!!❤

[@Zobin211]

I had never been much of a Joe Buck fan before, but I must admit that he has won me over with these "Undeniable" interviews. First, he asks very good questions that require deep answers. Second, he has learned not to interrupt the guest. This is Interviewer 101 stuff, but very few modern hosts know how to LISTEN - they are more interested in steering the interview the way they want it to go. Joe Buck does a great job letting the guest tell their story. His dad would be very proud of him!

[@debbiemullen2574]

A legend in tennis, no doubt!

[@johnwest194]

i lived with my grandmother who was Czech when i was a teen and would stay home to watch Martina rather than go out with my friends as I was watching history and my grandmother was very proud

[@dogdaybreak3157]

My Mom worked in the tennis retail business in the early 80s and met Martina a few times along with many other pros. She always gushed about how nice Martina always was.

[@geoffvalero3516]

courage and an international sporting icon

[@kmsgero]

Martina is superlative in so many ways. Story of what it was like to live in the Soviet Bloc are enlightening.

[@BeeBee-tb2it]

Martina is from Czech republic, former Czechoslovakia. Not from Soviet block!

[@denisecasalino9295]

Explain how it wasn’t part of the Soviet block

[@anairenemartinez165]

These Lefty Universities professor need a hard lesson from Martina.

[@uncletony6210]

@@anairenemartinez165 and at the exact same time, the US was killing a million Vietnamese in a war for $ and based on lies.

[@aleksthegreat4130]

Yes,but in Soviet block countries you could practice any sport you want(athletic school) absolutely for free,having the best trainers from your childhood.

[@tomweiland7904]

She is a very brave soul..

[@vigulfmusicproduct]

Martina and Chris was brilliant. Icon`s both. I`m so happy they see each other quit a lot, still today:)

[@charlesgraham9954]

this is why i don't complain, it could always be worse. people all over the world going through way harder times than i could ever imagine. she was so young but still had the mental strength to carry on and become a winner not only in tennis but life. how can u not respect that?

[@SteveJones-gl1wi]

Love that he covered her victory at Wimbledon in mixed doubles at age 49. For my money one of the greatest accomplishments in modern sports that sadly almost nobody knows about. Billie Jean King was a titan in evolving women's sports - Martina is right behind her in my judgement. Just an incredible woman.

[@naamamarkishorekumar822]

Because no one cares for women’s mixed doubles. Do you seriously think anyone cares?

[@brentinnes5151]

Martina no 1 ...King just riding the far left wave

[@garygilmour2691]

​@@brentinnes5151m

[@joemarshall4226]

Kimiko Date played doubles until she was 46 or 47. McEnroe came back 12 years after he retired, and won the men's doubles championship at Indian Wells when he was 46.

[@SteveJones-gl1wi]

@@joemarshall4226W I M B L E D O N is the Pantheon of tennis. Indian Wells is a vacation stop.

[@gkloner]

Martina Navratilova is a wonderful wonderful person in all ways!

[@bobfeller604]

Terrific interview, the best so far.

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

Martina & Ivan Lendl , The Mother & Father of Modern Tennis

[@christiec6923]

Not only a living legend but the greatest tennis player of all time!!!! there will never be another Martina!!!!

[@supergolfdude]

So much respect for Martina becoming o vocal leader against men dressing up as women and playing women’s sports. 👍🏻

[@bruceeven9942]

Yet the coach she says helped her the most was a man who transitioned to a woman who played on the women's tour. She admired and respected her.

[@alarmservicepros]

she's still a complete leftist who does her best to get people kicked off Twitter and silence them.

[@stevenmeyer9674]

While I completely agree with Martina's take on this subject, but describing this as "men dressing up as women" is a real classless way of describing the problem.

[@brentinnes5151]

yes...she has taken so much flak from the dem/far left...she is a true champion in my eyes

[@stevenmeyer9674]

@@brentinnes5151 Some don't like her stand on transgender in competitive sports, but republicans-conservatives hate her for who she is.

[@dvd90277]

I love this! I've seen a whole different person than I thought of back when she played. Love it! Someone tell me when this interview took place!

[@mervynwright441]

What an incredible person Martina is.

[@TommyDimopoulos]

Such a tremendously talented, dedicated and articulate person.

[@nickhaswell6011]

Absolute mad respect for martina a star in so many ways

[@MichaelMoher]

A true champion in tennis and in life.

[@vkartikv]

May fav player of all time! Her serve and volley style is unbeatable

[@clifford4514]

This Woman was outstanding. Loved watching

[@siriosstar4789]

most interviewers like to hear themselves talk . the best ones know how to get the guest to go deeper and deeper in their memories . A big part of that is to LISTEN .

[@biswajitc383]

Great interview!! The only athlete who voiced her opinion about the atrocities committed in Indian. We love your courage though I was always a fan of Chris…

[@scottcornwall9320]

Martina was the first tennis player (male or female) to utilize cross training as part of their fitness regimen. She was hitting the weight room at a time when other women on the tour weren't so much as doing dumbbell curls. She was playing some very physical basketball with Nancy Lieberman, a standout point guard from Old Dominion, who played a VERY physical game at both ends of the court. This cross training gave her amazing stamina and she was able to outlast any opponent that was able to win a set from her (especially in 1982-1984). She made other players have to raise their games by also hitting the weights, and pursue different types of exercising which improved their stamina as well. She got her body fat percentage down to 8.8%(!!!) during her prime years, and helped to inspire up-and-coming players to take a similar route with their conditioning. Truly an amazing athlete and a remarkable person as well 👏

[@stuartschultz8334]

Just great interview. We would like to hear some more common questions too, as what is your favorite perfume or cologne, what cars do you drive or own,etc 55:52

[@robertsterner2145]

To me, she's the greatest ever. Singles, doubles, mixed....the best I've ever seen. And she's an even better person than she was a player.

[@tomorrowsdream9184]

I agree. She defines greatness.

[@Juliette_4]

Martina defined Womens tennis. She is one of a kind.Love her.

[@brentinnes5151]

Margaret Court and Martina are my favourites...and I started to like Martina more and more as a role model in retirement..

[@joanmurphy2166]

Thank you!

[@GenevieveGarbutt]

great interview loved it

[@Berlin-Marathon2024-MeineReise]

I saw a lot of her matches when she was older and she appeared to be very serious, almost untouchable. Now i know she was just mentally on top of anybody else and a true dedicated professional Tennisplayer...just like Lendl was.

[@martinpascoe7678]

For me she IS the greatest female player of all time,, with respect well above Margaret Court., who is a Xenaphobe...she overcame so many obstacles and criticisms, one that always springs to mind from Chris Evert who infamously said in 1980 or 1981 "Martina wont get her tennis together until she gets herself together' or something like that. (she certainly did get it together very quick but she wasnt half bad before that either.)....You could not meet a nicer person in Tennis they all say the same thing about her. After the 1975 AO final against Evonne when the Australian breaks down at the presentation ceremony at the loss of her Aboriginal Father Kenny Goolagong (also here on KZbin) you can see a hand coming out of nowhere to rub Evonnes back, and thats Martina, thats what type of person she is, she cared about her opponents and I always hope she is happy, and it seems she is, and she loves her rivals, Tracy, Chris, Billie Jean and Evonne (in particular) and that 1978 Semi final at Wimbledon against Evonne that ended is such heartbreak for all concerned will forever be etched in my memory, partly because she absolutely cared xoxo the GOAT of Womens tennis in my honest personal opinion xoxo

[@brentinnes5151]

and poor old Margaret Court is hated by the left/most of population, for being a Christian and staying true to her personal beliefs

[@anairenemartinez165]

Chris was so tough mentally and she could see Martina's mental struggles, both her family and her personal relationships, I don't think she was insulting Martina, just being honest, and Martina did get mentally tougher after too.

[@martinpascoe7678]

see your point and love her but Chris Evert made a lot of the same type of statements @@anairenemartinez165

[@brentinnes5151]

I think you the Xenaphobe...have you any idea of the charities Margaret Court has supported, the children she has fed...no, because you are very sad and stuck in your box...open your eyes buddy

[@tawgful]

i loved watching wimbledon when she and chris everett were playing. one yr the play was halted by a bee. fun response by both of them. they were competitive but also seemed like friends.

[@williambrown5966]

A clear winner and extremely rounded.

[@andriesmaritz2055]

I always loved Matina and she still is fantastic. BIG HUG.

[@TheRomeerome]

I love feminine she is. One of my favorite players of all time.❤

[@gabrielbryson4408]

Thankyou Joe…I just saw McEnroe and now Martina…please have Chrissy next…but I applaud you for giving me my Tennis Legends!!!!!!

[@brentinnes5151]

but they wont have Margaret Court ESPN would have a melt down

[@kanderson2145]

Great interview by Joe Buck

[@pauloliver1842]

i didn't like martina as a kid ...... but with ''KNOWLEDGE ''....... ive grown to love this lady

[@marcbrown729]

What an amazing woman. Total respect for Martina.

[@terrya8989]

What's the secret? Ability, desire, hard work, mental strength and athleticism. That's it.

[@Jim-du5yp]

Can't help but like her 👍...

[@sanjeevfernando4225]

The one and only GOAT of woman’s tennis!!!!

[@brentinnes5151]

yes, except for Margaret Court

[@mamashouse2]

Thank you ❤

[@kiwibelt]

I wish he would stop interrupting her so abruptly, and so often… And just let her continue her train of thought.

[@stevenmeyer9674]

It's a conversation, not a speech.

[@brentinnes5151]

yes, Americans on tv just have to hear themselves blather..

[@josephgreen2824]

You still don't interrupt people when they're in mid-sentence ​@@stevenmeyer9674

[@patfromamboy]

I was thinking the same thing. He’s proud that he did his homework.

[@AvaRose00]

That’s why Joe Rogan is the best interviewer. He knows how to listen…

[@vicentevelarde2855]

Always liked Martina, good for you

[@PaulyinParis619]

Saw her in mid 80’s. She said, “damnit!” When she popped a string on a racquet she wanted to use. Humanized her for me instantly and she’s awesome

[@gangstagrandma]

The best.

[@morrielouden1]

I'm really enjoying these Joe Buck episodes. Is there a way to find out when each one of these episodes were filmed?

[@lanceprzybyla7662]

If I could return her seve now...or her now and me 35 years ago... I'd die a happy man!!! She is AWESOME 👍

[@aagold76]

Disappointed you didn't talk about the 1986 Federation Cup, when it was held in Prague and they had to let Martina back in or they wouldn't have been allowed to host- she had a triumphant return.

[@DoneRightReviews]

What a story!!

[@tcphoto]

Martina changed the way that women played tennis, she trained to another level and had a beautiful game. Now we know how strong mentally she had to be to leave her life behind in Soviet times.

[@watsonaqua4560]

Anyone know Martina’s watch? She wears it well. (I LOVE Martina!!!!!!!)

[@anairenemartinez165]

I loved Chris EVERT so much I hated Martina, but then she got my respect and admiration, which combined is LOVE

[@JamieDrawheatmofos]

i like how they talk.

[@wendellroden7037]

She said she played Singles, Doubles, and Mixed because she couldn't get enough - it was fun. You know why? Cuz serve and volley tennis is fun :-). Grinding it out from the baseline is just plain exhausting. And now that almost everyone plays baseline now, you probably won't see another player playing all 3 events anymore.

[@firstprospector]

I always loved her was always attracted to her excellence. I want to hug her. She’s so wonderful as a human being.

[@paulsolon6229]

Way to go Martina In her hotel room at matches she wd set up the room to focus-tennis balls lying around to remind her, put up quotes on the walks…. “Don’t quit till you get it rt”

[@markmalonson7531]

She looks great.

[@AndrewMilner-wi9kg]

Number one in my books. No contest.

[@MrPernell27]

When you take all 3 disciplines into consideration; she is the GOAT. And it’s not even close. They skipped over her playing singles in 2004 and getting to the second round of Wimbledon at age 47. Not to mention going 3 sets at Eastbourn with Daniela Hantuchova. Who was top 10 in the world at the time.

[@brentinnes5151]

Margaret Court is technically GOAT

[@JeffreyJohnson-ip4fy]

I didn’t know she played singles in ‘04.

[@NealDurando]

Carried her groceries to her car once when she lived in Fort Worth. Yep. 450SL.

[@brentinnes5151]

what color? and what did she buy?

[@alessandrolosa4001]

Grande Martina sei un mito

[@elenadellasiega2795]

A smart lady!! ❤

[@ahoranui]

She's the GOAT of tennis with 59 grand slams, all categories combined. What's the excuse from the other ones. Martina did it❤

[@brentinnes5151]

For me its Margaret Court then Martina

[@stevenmeyer9674]

@@brentinnes5151 Court played the Australian Open when nobody else did. Different time. Martina was head and shoulders better than Court.

[@brentinnes5151]

Margaret had more US and French Opens than Martina..but Martina head and shoulders better...need to check your stats..unless you just the run of the mill Margaret Court hater@@stevenmeyer9674

[@brentinnes5151]

Margaret Court 64 total

[@stevenmeyer9674]

@@brentinnes5151 Like I said. different era, Women weren't even pros, no competition in the Australian Open. hell! she couldn't even beat a elderly Bobby Riggs.

[@pjwillsr]

When was this taped? 2017? Had to be prior to her cancer diagnosis'.

[@bankstalley8038]

59 Majors….Across Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Including 9 Wimbledons. She is the BEST tennis player and we will never see her like again.

[@steelermia]

she says nowadays it's serena williams and someone else .. so this is old .. what year anyone know ?

[@ghv333]

the stats at the beginning are incorrect

[@chubbieminami3274]

She loved the sport so much. Secret of why she stayed at the top so long. Now I know why some tennis players reach the top and get rich and get lazy.

[@DouglasMcCulley]

surprised you didn't talk about the 1986 Fed Cup held in Prague- Martina's first time back in 11 years.

[@mikewhite4560]

Love Martina, Simply the BEST..Tina Turner

[@brentinnes5151]

what a song..goose bump stuff...check the original video done in Australia to promote league

[@ORagnar]

12:51 In communist Czechoslovakia "We had no freedom of expression. If you told the wrong joke you'd be sent off... kicked out of your school or kicked out of your work... downgraded or even put in jail for speaking your mind. I learned very early on to censor myself and to be careful what I say to whom." -- Martina Navratilova Mindful of what is happening in America these days. This is primarily modern universities pushing these sorts of ideas that have spilled out into the culture. We need to reinforce the founding ideals of America, Lockean principles, against this stuff. 11/28/23, 2:00 p.m.

[@lash9400]

❤❤❤❤

[@mcduffxyz]

Martina!

[@brianabruzzi2045]

Is this interview from 2016?

[@fredericboninpissarro5789]

Strong woman , wow.

[@cobyparnell6066]

One of my favorite players.

[@roger1296]

God I love this woman!❤

[@BrianLarin]

In my opinion she was the best tennis player