I've been coaching recreational players for about the last four years and I really enjoy it. It's kind of like Wilander on Wheels, only it's focused on doubles. What do you aim to achieve with Masters ? Gigi Fernandez: I've been doing clinics for about the past three years where I go around and give clinics to bring my teaching knowledge to different areas, different clubs. Tennis Now: You launched a website devoted to doubles. We caught up with Gigi for this interview where she discusses her doubles philosophy, the secrets to Hingis' doubles success, the key to a good partnership and how Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova and Deepak Chopra helped change her career. Mark Kovacs to stage her first Doubles Boot Camp at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, Connecticut. In June, Fernandez will team with fitness expert Dr. She launched to focus on her passion and conducts doubles clinics around the country. These days, Fernandez is a coach, devoted exclusively to doubles. Fernandez partnered a 14-year-old Hingis to her first career doubles title at the 1995 Hamurg tournament. The first pro to come from Puerto Rico also recognized the brilliance in a young Martina Hingis. Fernandez, who won a total of 17 Grand Slam doubles crowns with four different partners, also paired with Mary Joe Fernandez to Olympic gold medals at the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Games.

Together, the feisty Fernandez and more stoic Zvereva won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles during a five-year tear from 1992 to 1997. 1 Lindsay Davenport said of the Hall of Fame pair. 'They were the best team I faced,' former world No. Parting can be painful and parting can be empowering.Ī sudden split forged the union that became one of the game's greatest doubles partnerships.ĭumped by their respective partners before the trophy ceremony at the 1991 Wimbledon, Gigi Fernandez and Natasha Zvereva came together quickly and complemented each other brilliantly. 'The emotional part of a partnership is a challenge,' said Hall of Famer Gigi Fernandez with partner Natasha Zvereva above.

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