Navratilova in women's doubles

Navratilova in women's doubles

LOS ANGELES, California (AP): Martina Navratilova, retired from competitive for almost five and a half years, will enter the women's doubles draw at Wimbledon, her spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

Navratilova, a nine-time singles champion at Wimbledon, will play with South Africa's Mariaan de Swardt at the tournament which runs from June 26 to July 9, said Linda Dozoretz.

Navratilova, 43, has won seven women's double titles and three mixed doubles competitions at Wimbledon, giving her a total of 19 titles. That mark is one shy of Billie Jean King's record of 20.