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Gods of Tennis
Martina Navratilova: Accepted
Facing Tracy Austin at the 1981 US Open, Martina Navratilova plays her first match as an American citizen and openly gay athlete. Despite the loss, Navratilova receives a resounding ovation from the crowd, a powerful display of love and acceptance that transcends the outcome of the game.
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Martina Navratilova dominates Wimbledon but struggles to be as adored as her rival, Chris Evert.
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