Navratilova takes title in last tournament of incredible career

Martina Navratilova has ended her remarkable career on a high, winning the mixed doubles at the US Open - her 59th Grand Slam title. The Czech-born tennis legend and partner Bob Bryan of the United States beat the Czech duo of Kveta Peschke and Martin Damm 6-2 6-3 in Saturday's final. Addressing the crowd after the match, Martina Navratilova said thanks for a great ride, while her partner Bryan congratulated her on the best tennis career of all time. Navratilova is quitting the sport just a month ahead of her 50th birthday.

Meanwhile, Czech player Martin Damm made amends for defeat in the mixed doubles final by winning the men's doubles with Leander Paes of India. The US Open is the first Grand Slam title for Damm, who is 34.

Author: Ian Willoughby