Conchita Martínez is a former Spanish professional tennis player, best known for becoming the first Spanish woman to win the Wimbledon singles title in 1994. During her career, she reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 2 and won 33 singles and 13 doubles titles. After retiring, she became a successful coach, notably leading Garbiñe Muguruza to the 2017 Wimbledon title and serving as the captain for Spain’s Fed Cup and Davis Cup teams.
Playing Career
- Wimbledon Champion: She won the 1994 Wimbledon ladies’ singles title, defeating Martina Navratilova in the final.
- Other Grand Slam Finals: She was the singles runner-up at the 1998 Australian Open and the 2000 French Open.
- Singles Ranking: She reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 2 in October 1995 and finished in the Top 10 for nine consecutive years.
- Titles and Medals: She won 33 career singles titles and 13 doubles titles. She also won three Olympic medals in doubles and was part of the Spanish Fed Cup team that won five championships.
- Hall of Fame: She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2020.
Coaching Career
- Captaincy: She served as captain for the Spanish Fed Cup (2013-2017) and Davis Cup (2015-2017) teams.
- Muguruza: She guided fellow Spanish player Garbiñe Muguruza to her 2017 Wimbledon title and began coaching her full-time in 2020.
- Other Coaching Roles: She has also coached other players, including Karolína Plísková and currently coaches Mirra Andreeva, and was named the 2021 WTA Coach of the Year for her work with Muguruza.
