drb Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Martina Navratilova, just short of her 50th birthday, has completed her historic career by winning the U. S. Open Mixed Doubles. She and her partner B. Bryan defeated K. Peschke and M. Damm 6-2, 6-3. Link to comment
sandik Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Did she really? Congratulations to her! Link to comment
Helene Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 And according to washingtonpost.com, which featured Shaparova's win ( ) on the home page, Navratilova's win was a mere footnote at the bottom of the article. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...6090901239.html Navratilova, a great champion! Link to comment
drb Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 Did she really? Congratulations to her! Martina and Bob beat a pair from the Czech Republic, most fittingly, who were very gracious in their comments afterwards. Mr. Damm wished her a happy "after-life", then corrected it to "after-tennis life", and spoke of the great love for her in her native land. Martina's side won $150,000. Bob handed her the check, saying "All yours," according to ESPN. She won 167 Singles titles, 177 Doubles, and this was her 10th Mixed Doubles win. And her 59th Grand Slam victory. Martina said she will make a speech Sunday. Link to comment
Helene Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 From the US Open site: A Grand Finale to Martina's Career Happily, Damm had his victory in Men's doubles, with partner Leander Paes, which was an upset. Link to comment
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