Martina Navratilova just had a milestone birthday and was feted accordingly.

On Sunday night Casa Matilda (along with about 40 of the tennis great’s closest pals from near and far) pulled out all the stops for Navratilova’s 70th trip around the sun.

The Tulum-inspired steakhouse/lounge closed to the public for the fancy dinner, hosted by the 18-time Grand Slam winner’s wife, Julia Lemigova, of “The Real Housewives of Miami.”

On hand to toast the birthday girl with Sonrisa Puerto Rican Rum spicy margaritas were Lemigova’s costars Marysol Patton, Alexia Nepola and Kiki Barth, along with fellow legends of the sport Chris Evert, Rosemary Casals and Gigi Fernandez.

Guests dined on the eatery’s signature items such as wagyu sliders, piña colada-grilled salmon and a 10-ounce filet mignon. In lieu of cake, a candle was placed on top of one Navratilova’s favorites desserts, strawberry pavlova, a merengue-based delicacy, from Pionono’s bakery in Key Biscayne.

One major highlight of the night, Lemigova told the Miami Herald, was when the Washington Avenue clubstaurant turned into a makeshift disco and everyone started dancing up a storm (we hear a lot of Lady Gaga was blasting).

On Instagram, Lemigova, 54, posted some snippets from the party, whose fun-loving attendees looked like they could star in a “Flashdance” sequel. (We’re looking at you, Kiki.)

“Celebrating 70 incredible years,” read the former beauty queen’s tribute. “Surrounded by family, friends, and so much love! You deserve the world, Martina.”

Before the event, Evert, 71, also shared an homage to her lifelong pal/erstwhile competitor with a sweet black and white photo.

“A very Happy Birthday to a woman who has been in my life for 50 years now,” wrote the Boca Raton resident and fellow cancer warrior. “A great friend, an intense rival, and a wonderful human being. I wish you good health and happiness always. (See you tonight!”)

Fun fact for fans of the sport: Navratilova introduced Evert to her second (and now ex) husband Andy Mill, the father of her three sons, and was a bridesmaid at her wedding.

This story was originally published October 21, 2026 at 4:16 PM with the headline "Inside Martina Navratilova’s 70th birthday blowout in Miami Beach."