Martina Navratilova Says She’s Doing ‘OK’ After Being Diagnosed With Cancer

Martina Navratilova Says She’s Doing ‘OK’ After Being Diagnosed With Cancer
Martina Navratilova, the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, smiles after receiving the Racchetta d'Oro (Golden Racket) award from the Italian Tennis Federation ahead of the men's final tennis match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome on May 21, 2023. Alessandra Tarantino/AP Photo
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ROME—Martina Navratilova is doing “OK” after being diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer.

“I’ve gone through a very difficult year but now I’m OK,” the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame said at the Italian Open on Sunday after receiving the “Racchetta d’Oro” (Golden Racket) award for her contributions to the sport.