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Beatriz "Gigi" Fernández (born February 22, 1964) is a Puerto Rican former professional tennis player. Fernández won 17 major doubles titles and two Olympic gold medals representing the United States, and reached the world No. 1 ranking in doubles.
Oct 20, 2023 · The foundation of her life today -- Beatriz “Gigi” Fernandez turns 60 this February -- is a wildly successful tennis career. Her on-court resume is, quite frankly, difficult to digest. As she casually mentioned, Fernandez was a 17-time Grand Slam doubles champion from 1991-97.
The big-serving and hard-hitting native of San Juan, Puerto Rico was the first female athlete from her country to become a professional in any sport, and she carved out a legacy, largely based on astounding doubles success, a scant few in the sport have ever achieved.
May 15, 2020 · Puerto Rican-American Gigi Fernandez discussed how she turned a non-traditional tennis upbringing in Puerto Rico into one of the most legendary careers on the doubles circuit in an online interview with the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Jun 15, 2021 · Where Are They Now? The Second Act: Gigi Fernandez's fascinating post-tour career. At 57, the Hall of Famer is moving through a fascinating stage of her life with a wide range of remaining...
In an exclusive interview with wtatennis.com, 17-time Grand Slam champion Gigi Fernandez hails the ‘amazing’ WTA moms as she discusses how much the sport has changed since her retirement.
Get the latest Player Stats on Gigi Fernandez including her videos, highlights, and more at the official Women's Tennis Association website.
