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Gigi Fernández

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Gigi Fernández playing tennis at the 2009 US Open.

Beatriz "Gigi" Fernández, born on February 22, 1964, is a former professional tennis player from Puerto Rico. She became well known for her amazing skills in doubles tennis, winning 17 major titles and two Olympic gold medals while playing for the United States. At one point, she was ranked as the world's best doubles player.

In addition to her doubles success, Gigi also played singles and reached a highest ranking of world No. 17 in 1991. She continued to play professionally until 1997, when she was 33 years old.

After retiring from competition, Gigi started a new career as a tennis coach, business owner, and someone who helps others. She created a special training program called The Gigi Method to teach people how to play doubles tennis better. Gigi also started an organization called Tennis for Hope to support people in the tennis world who face problems from natural disasters, after her own home was damaged by Hurricane Helene.

Gigi Fernández made history as the first person from Puerto Rico to be honored by the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Through her coaching, programs, and charitable work, she continues to inspire many people who love tennis.

Career

Gigi Fernández was known mainly for her skill in doubles tennis. She won 17 major doubles titles, including six at the French Open, five at the US Open, four at Wimbledon, and two at the Australian Open. She achieved this impressive feat every year from 1988 to 1997, except in 1989. She often played with Natasha Zvereva, and together they formed one of the most successful pairs in tennis history.

Fernández also won two Olympic gold medals in women’s doubles, teaming up with Mary Joe Fernández for both the Barcelona and Atlanta Games. Earlier in her career, she won a bronze medal for Puerto Rico at the Pan Am Games in 1979 and a gold medal in doubles at the Central American-Caribbean Games in 1982. She reached the world No. 1 ranking in doubles several times between 1991 and 1995. Fernández retired in 1997 and was later honored as Puerto Rico’s “Female Athlete of the Century.” In 2010, she was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame alongside Zvereva.

Personal life

Beatriz "Gigi" Fernández grew up in Puerto Rico. Her parents were Tuto Fernández, a well-known doctor, and Beatriz Fernández. She began playing tennis when she was seven and studied at Academia San José in Guaynabo. In 1983, she became Puerto Rico's first female professional athlete.

After retiring from tennis, Fernández became a coach. She has helped many top players, including Rennae Stubbs, Lisa Raymond, and Samantha Stosur. She also coached the Puerto Rican national team and the University of South Florida. Fernández earned a degree in psychology and later a Master of Business Administration.

Today, she lives in Tampa, Florida and has twins named Karson Xavier and Madison Jane. She partners with retired golfer Jane Geddes. Fernández also serves on the board of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. After her house flooded during Hurricane Helene in January 2025, she started a foundation called Tennis for Hope to help people in the tennis community affected by natural disasters.

Doubles performance timeline

The table shows Gigi Fernández's performance in doubles tennis tournaments. The symbols used include (W) for winner, (F) for finalist, and (SF) for semifinalist, among others. The records include her results in various rounds and her win-loss record. This timeline highlights her achievements and how she performed over time in doubles competitions.

Key
W F SFQF#RRRQ#P#DNQAZ#POGSBNMSNTIPNH
Tournament198319841985198619871988198919901991199219931994199519961997SRW–L
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open1R1R2RNH2RAASFFQFWWFQFSF2 / 1238–10
French OpenAAAAQFA2RAWWWWWFW6 / 945–3
WimbledonA3RA3R3RQFQFQFFWWWFSFW4 / 1353–9
US OpenA2RQFQF3RWQFW3RWSFSFWWF5 / 1457–9
Win–loss0–13–34–25–28–49–17–313–218–321–122–122–122–218–321–217 / 48193–31
National representation
Summer OlympicsNHANot HeldANot HeldGNot HeldGNH2 / 29–0
Year-end championships
WTA FinalsAAAQFAQFQFAFSFWWFSFQF2 / 1013–8
WTA 1000 tournaments + former
Indian Wells OpenNot HeldC 4Tier IIASF0 / 12–1
Miami OpenNHNo LevelsFFAF2RQFWFAA1 / 725–6
Italian OpenNo LevelsC 3AAAAQFWWFQF2 / 515–3
Canadian OpenNo LevelsAWAAFAAAAA1 / 27–1
Pan Pacific OpenNHNo LevelsCategory 4Tier IISFAWWF2 / 413–2
Florida SlimsNHNo LevelsAQFT IIQFATier IINot Held0 / 23–2
Charleston OpenNo LevelsAAAQFQFWFFFSF1 / 718–6
Berlin OpenNo LevelsAAASFFWWQFAF2 / 617–4
Zurich OpenNHNo LevelsC 3C 4Tier IIFAAAA0 / 13–1
Philadelphia ChampionshipsNot HeldTier IISFWQFTier II1 / 37–2
Career statistics
Year-end ranking—N/a—N/a—N/a17206834612344

Grand Slam tournament finals

Doubles: 23 (17 titles, 6 runner-ups)

Beatriz "Gigi" Fernández was a top tennis player known for her skills in doubles matches. She played in 23 major tournament finals, winning 17 of them and finishing as the runner-up in 6 others. Her teamwork helped her achieve many victories on the big stage.

Mixed doubles: 3 runner-ups

In mixed doubles, where players partner with someone of the opposite gender, Gigi reached the finals three times but did not win any of those matches. Still, her efforts showed her versatility and skill in different types of tennis play.

ResultYearTournamentPartnerOpponentsScore
Win1988US Open (1)United States Robin WhiteUnited States Patty Fendick
Canada Jill Hetherington
6–4, 6–1
Win1990US Open (2)United States Martina NavratilovaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Czech Republic Helena Suková
6–2, 6–4
Loss1991Australian OpenCzechoslovakia Jana NovotnáUnited States Patty Fendick
United States Mary Joe Fernández
6–7(4–7), 1–6
Win1991French Open (1)Czech Republic Jana NovotnáLatvia Larisa Savchenko Neiland
Belarus Natasha Zvereva
6–4, 6–0
Loss1991WimbledonCzechoslovakia Jana NovotnáLatvia Larisa Savchenko Neiland
Belarus Natasha Zvereva
4–6, 6–3, 4–6
Win1992French Open (2)Commonwealth of Independent States Natasha ZverevaSpain Conchita Martínez
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–3, 6–2
Win1992Wimbledon (1)Commonwealth of Independent States Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Savchenko Neiland
Czechoslovakia Jana Novotná
6–4, 6–1
Win1992US Open (3)Commonwealth of Independent States Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Savchenko Neiland
Czechoslovakia Jana Novotná
7–6(7–4), 6–1
Win1993Australian Open (1)Belarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Pam Shriver
Australia Elizabeth Smylie
6–4, 6–3
Win1993French Open (3)Belarus Natasha ZverevaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Latvia Larisa Savchenko Neiland
6–3, 7–5
Win1993Wimbledon (2)Belarus Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Savchenko Neiland
Czechoslovakia Jana Novotná
6–4, 6–7(9–11), 6–4
Win1994Australian Open (2)Belarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Patty Fendick
Australia Meredith McGrath
6–3, 4–6, 6–4
Win1994French Open (4)Belarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Lindsay Davenport
United States Lisa Raymond
6–2, 6–2
Win1994Wimbledon (3)Belarus Natasha ZverevaCzechoslovakia Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–4, 6–1
Loss1995Australian OpenBelarus Natasha ZverevaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
3–6, 7–6(7–3), 4–6
Win1995French Open (5)Belarus Natasha ZverevaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–7(6–8), 6–4, 7–5
Loss1995WimbledonBelarus Natasha ZverevaCzechoslovakia Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
7–5, 5–7, 4–6
Win1995US Open (4)Belarus Natasha ZverevaNetherlands Brenda Schultz-McCarthy
Australia Rennae Stubbs
7–5, 6–3
Loss1996French OpenBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Lindsay Davenport
United States Mary Joe Fernández
2–6, 1–6
Win1996US Open (5)Belarus Natasha ZverevaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
1–6, 6–1, 6–4
Win1997French Open (6)Belarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Mary Joe Fernández
United States Lisa Raymond
6–2, 6–3
Win1997Wimbledon (4)Belarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Nicole Arendt
Netherlands Manon Bollegraf
7–6(7–4), 6–4
Loss1997US OpenBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Lindsay Davenport
Czech Republic Jana Novotná
3–6, 4–6
ResultYearTournamentPartnerOpponentsScore
Loss1995Australian OpenCzech Republic Cyril SukBelarus Natasha Zvereva
United States Rick Leach
6–7(4–7), 7–6(7–3), 4–6
Loss1995WimbledonCzech Republic Cyril SukUnited States Martina Navratilova
United States Jonathan Stark
4–6, 4–6
Loss1995US OpenCzech Republic Cyril SukAustralia Meredith McGrath
United States Matt Lucena
4–6, 4–6

Other significant finals

Summer Olympics

Doubles: 2 (2 gold medals)

Beatriz "Gigi" Fernández was a top tennis player from Puerto Rico. She won two gold medals at the Summer Olympics, playing doubles tennis. These wins showed her great skill and teamwork, and she became one of the best doubles players in the world.

ResultYearTournamentPartnerOpponentsScore
Gold1992Barcelona Olympics, SpainUnited States Mary Joe FernándezSpain Conchita Martínez
Spain Arantxa Sánchez
7–5, 2–6, 6–2
Gold1996Atlanta Olympics, United StatesUnited States Mary Joe FernándezCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Czech Republic Helena Suková
7–6(8–6), 6–4

WTA Tour finals

Gigi Fernández had a successful career in tennis, especially in doubles matches. She won 69 doubles titles and was a runner-up 49 times in her 118 doubles finals. In singles, she won 2 titles. Her teamwork and skill made her a standout player in the sport.

Main article: 1994 WTA Tour

ResultW–LDateTournamentTierSurfaceOpponentScore
Win1–0Oct 1986Singapore, SingaporeTier VHard (i)Argentina Mercedes Paz6–4, 2–6, 6–4
Win2–0Apr 1991Albuquerque, USTier IVHardFrance Julie Halard-Decugis6–0, 6–2
ResultW–LDateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss0–1Aug 1983Indianapolis, USClayUnited States Beth HerrUnited States Kathleen Horvath
Romania Virginia Ruzici
5–7, 4–6
Win1–1Jan 1985Washington, D.C., USCarpet (i)United States Martina NavratilovaWest Germany Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Czechoslovakia Helena Suková
6–3, 3–6, 6–3
Win2–1Feb 1985Delray Beach, USHardUnited States Martina NavratilovaUnited States Kathy Jordan
Czechoslovakia Hana Mandlíková
7–6(7–4), 6–2
Win3–1Aug 1985Toronto, CanadaHardUnited States Martina NavratilovaNetherlands Marcella Mesker
France Pascale Paradis
6–4, 6–0
Win4–1Oct 1985Fort Lauderdale, USHardUnited States Robin WhiteSouth Africa Rosalyn Fairbank
South Africa Beverly Mould
6–2, 7–5
Loss4–2May 1986Indianapolis, USClayUnited States Robin WhiteWest Germany Steffi Graf
Argentina Gabriela Sabatini
2–6, 0–6
Loss4–3Sep 1986Largo, USClayUnited States Kim SandsUnited States Elise Burgin
South Africa Rosalyn Fairbank
5–7, 2–6
Loss4–4Oct 1986Taipei, TaiwanCarpet (i)Australia Susan LeoUnited States Lea Antonoplis
United States Barbara Gerken
1–6, 2–6
Loss4–5Nov 1986Puerto Rico, USHardUnited States Robin WhiteUnited States Lori McNeil
Argentina Mercedes Paz
2–6, 6–3, 4–6
Win5–5Mar 1987Piscataway, USCarpet (i)United States Lori McNeilUnited States Betsy Nagelsen
Australia Elizabeth Smylie
6–1, 6–4
Win6–5Jul 1987Newport, USGrassUnited States Lori McNeilUnited Kingdom Anne Hobbs
United States Kathy Jordan
7–6(7–5), 7–5
Win7–5Aug 1987Mahwah, USHardUnited States Lori McNeilUnited Kingdom Anne Hobbs
Australia Elizabeth Smylie
6–3, 6–2
Loss7–6Feb 1988Dallas, USHardUnited States Zina GarrisonUnited States Lori McNeil
West Germany Eva Pfaff
6–2, 4–6, 5–7
Loss7–7Mar 1988Key Biscayne, USHardUnited States Zina GarrisonWest Germany Steffi Graf
Argentina Gabriela Sabatini
6–7(6–8), 3–6
Win8–7Apr 1988Tokyo, JapanHardUnited States Robin WhiteUnited States Lea Antonoplis
United States Barbara Gerken
6–1, 6–4
Loss8–8May 1988Tokyo, JapanCarpetUnited States Robin WhiteUnited States Pam Shriver
Czechoslovakia Helena Suková
6–4, 2–6, 6–7(5–7)
Loss8–9Jul 1988Newport, USGrassUnited States Lori McNeilSouth Africa Rosalyn Fairbank
United States Barbara Potter
4–6, 3–6
Loss8–10Aug 1988Los Angeles, USHardUnited States Robin WhiteUnited States Patty Fendick
Canada Jill Hetherington
6–7(2–7), 7–5, 4–6
Loss8–11Aug 1988Mahwah, USHardUnited States Robin WhiteCzechoslovakia Jana Novotná
Czechoslovakia Helena Suková
3–6, 2–6
Win9–11Sep 1988US OpenHardUnited States Robin WhiteUnited States Patty Fendick
Canada Jill Hetherington
6–4, 6–1
Loss9–12Oct 1988Puerto Rico, USHardUnited States Robin WhiteUnited States Patty Fendick
Canada Jill Hetherington
4–6, 2–6
Loss9–13Nov 1988WTA Doubles Championships, JapanCarpet (i)United States Robin WhiteUnited States Katrina Adams
United States Zina Garrison
5–7, 5–7
Loss9–14Mar 1989Key Biscayne, USHardUnited States Lori McNeilCzechoslovakia Jana Novotná
Czechoslovakia Helena Suková
6–7(5), 4–6
Loss9–15Apr 1989Houston, USClayUnited States Lori McNeilUnited States Katrina Adams
United States Zina Garrison
3–6, 4–6
Win10–15Jul 1989Newport, USGrassUnited States Lori McNeilAustralia Elizabeth Smylie
Australia Wendy Turnbull
6–3, 6–7(5–7), 7–5
Win11–15Aug 1989Toronto, CanadaHardUnited States Robin WhiteUnited States Martina Navratilova
Soviet Union Larisa Savchenko
6–1, 7–5
Win12–15Sep 1989WTA Doubles Championships, JapanCarpet (i)United States Robin WhiteAustralia Elizabeth Smylie
Australia Wendy Turnbull
6–2, 6–2
Win13–15Oct 1989Filderstadt, West GermanyCarpet (i)United States Robin WhiteItaly Raffaella Reggi
South Africa Elna Reinach
6–4, 7–6(7–2)
NAOct 1989Puerto Rico, USHardUnited States Robin WhiteUnited States Cammy MacGregor
United States Ronni Reis
Not played
Win14–15Jan 1990Tokyo, JapanCarpet (i)Australia Elizabeth SmylieAustralia Jo-Anne Faull
Australia Rachel McQuillan
6–2, 6–2
Loss14–16Feb 1990Indian Wells, USHardUnited States Martina NavratilovaCzechoslovakia Jana Novotná
Czechoslovakia Helena Suková
2–6, 6–7(6–8)
Loss14–17Apr 1990San Antonio, USHardUnited States Robin WhiteUnited States Kathy Jordan
Australia Elizabeth Smylie
5–7, 5–7
Win15–17May 1990Hamburg, West GermanyClayUnited States Martina NavratilovaLatvia Larisa Neiland
Czechoslovakia Helena Suková
6–2, 6–3
Win16–17Aug 1990Manhattan Beach, USHardCzechoslovakia Jana NovotnáArgentina Mercedes Paz
Argentina Gabriela Sabatini
6–3, 4–6, 6–4
Win17–17Sep 1990US OpenHardUnited States Martina NavratilovaCzechoslovakia Jana Novotná
Czechoslovakia Helena Suková
6–2, 6–4
Loss17–18Sep 1990Tokyo, JapanHardUnited States Martina NavratilovaUnited States Mary Joe Fernández
United States Robin White
6–4, 3–6, 6–7(4–7)
Win18–18Nov 1990Worcester, USCarpetCzechoslovakia Helena SukováUnited States Mary Joe Fernández
Czech Republic Jana Novotná
3–6, 6–3, 6–3
Win19–18Jan 1991Brisbane, AustraliaHardCzechoslovakia Jana NovotnáUnited States Patty Fendick
Czech Republic Helena Suková
6–3, 6–1
Loss19–19Jan 1991SydneyHardCzechoslovakia Jana NovotnáSpain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Czech Republic Helena Suková
1–6, 4–6
Loss19–20Jan 1991Australian OpenHardCzechoslovakia Jana NovotnáUnited States Patty Fendick
United States Mary Joe Fernández
6–7(4–7), 1–6
Win20–20Feb 1991Chicago, USCarpetCzechoslovakia Jana NovotnáUnited States Martina Navratilova
United States Pam Shriver
6–2, 6–4
Loss20–21Mar 1991Key BiscayneHardCzechoslovakia Jana NovotnáUnited States Mary Joe Fernández
United States Zina Garrison
5–7, 2–6
Win21–21Mar 1991Saddlebrook, USClayCzechoslovakia Helena SukováSoviet Union Larisa Savchenko
Soviet Union Natasha Zvereva
4–6, 6–4, 7–6
Win22–21May 1991French OpenClayCzechoslovakia Jana NovotnáSoviet Union Larisa Savchenko
Soviet Union Natasha Zvereva
6–4, 6–0
Loss22–22Jun 1991Eastbourne, UKGrassCzechoslovakia Jana NovotnáSoviet Union Larisa Neiland
Soviet Union Natasha Zvereva
6–2, 4–6, 4–6
Loss22–23Jun 1991WimbledonGrassCzechoslovakia Jana NovotnáSoviet Union Larisa Neiland
Soviet Union Natasha Zvereva
4–6, 6–3, 4–6
Loss22–24Aug 1991San Diego, USHardFrance Nathalie TauziatCanada Jill Hetherington
United States Kathy Rinaldi
4–6, 6–3, 2–6
Loss22–25Aug 1991Washington, USHardSoviet Union Natasha ZverevaSoviet Union Larisa Neiland
Czechoslovakia Jana Novotná
7–5, 1–6, 6–7(10–12)
Win23–25Nov 1991Oakland, USCarpetUnited States Patty FendickUnited States Martina Navratilova
United States Pam Shriver
6–4, 7–5
Win24–25Nov 1991Indianapolis, USHardUnited States Patty FendickUnited States Katrina Adams
Argentina Mercedes Paz
6–4, 6–2
Loss24–26Nov 1991New YorkCarpet (i)Czechoslovakia Jana NovotnáUnited States Martina Navratilova
United States Pam Shriver
6–4, 5–7, 4–6
Win25–26Apr 1992Houston, USClayUnited States Patty FendickCanada Jill Hetherington
United States Kathy Rinaldi
7–5, 6–4
Loss25–27May 1992Berlin, GermanyClayCommonwealth of Independent States Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Neiland
Czechoslovakia Jana Novotná
6–7(5–7), 6–4, 5–7
Win26–27May 1992French OpenClayCommonwealth of Independent States Natasha ZverevaSpain Conchita Martínez
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–3, 6–2
Win27–27Jun 1992WimbledonGrassCommonwealth of Independent States Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Neiland
Czechoslovakia Jana Novotná
6–4, 6–1
Win28–27Jul 1992Barcelona, SpainClayUnited States Mary Joe FernándezSpain Conchita Martínez
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
7–5, 2–6, 6–2
Loss28–28Aug 1992Canadian Open, MontrealHardCommonwealth of Independent States Natasha ZverevaUnited States Lori McNeil
Australia Rennae Stubbs
6–3, 5–7, 5–7
Win29–28Sep 1992US OpenHardCommonwealth of Independent States Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Neiland
Czechoslovakia Jana Novotná
7–6(7–4), 6–1
Loss29–29Nov 1992Puerto Rico, USHardUnited States Kathy RinaldiSouth Africa Amanda Coetzer
South Africa Elna Reinach
2–6, 6–4, 2–6
Win30–29Nov 1992Oakland, USCarpet (i)Commonwealth of Independent States Natasha ZverevaSouth Africa Rosalyn Fairbank-Nideffer
United States Gretchen Magers
3–6, 6–2, 6–4
Win31–29Nov 1992Philadelphia, USCarpet (i)Belarus Natasha ZverevaSpain Conchita Martínez
France Mary Pierce
6–1, 6–3
Win32–29Jan 1993Australian Open, MelbourneHardBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Pam Shriver
Australia Elizabeth Smylie
6–4, 6–3
Win33–29Mar 1993Delray Beach, USHardBelarus Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Neiland
Czech Republic Jana Novotná
6–2, 6–2
Win34–29Mar 1993Wesley Chapel, USClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Neiland
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
7–5, 6–3
Win35–29Mar 1993Hilton Head, USClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Katrina Adams
Netherlands Manon Bollegraf
6–3, 6–1
Win36–29May 1993Berlin, GermanyClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Debbie Graham
Netherlands Brenda Schultz
6–1, 6–3
Win37–29May 1993French Open, ParisClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Neiland
Czech Republic Jana Novotná
6–3, 7–5
Win38–29Jun 1993Eastbourne, UKGrassBelarus Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Neiland
Czech Republic Jana Novotná
2–6, 7–5, 6–1
Win39–29Jun 1993WimbledonGrassBelarus Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Neiland
Czech Republic Jana Novotná
6–4, 6–7(9–11), 6–4
Loss39–30Aug 1993Puerto Rico OpenHardAustralia Rennae StubbsUnited States Ann Wunderlich
United States Debbie Graham
5–7, 7–5, 7–5
Win40–30Aug 1993San Diego, USHardCzechoslovakia Helena SukováUnited States Pam Shriver
Australia Elizabeth Smylie
6–4, 6–3
Loss40–31Aug 1993Los Angeles, USHardBelarus Natasha ZverevaSpain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Czech Republic Helena Suková
6–7(3–7), 3–6
Win41–31Sep 1993Leipzig, GermanyCarpet (i)Belarus Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Neiland
Czech Republic Jana Novotná
6–3, 6–2
Loss41–32Oct 1993Zurich, SwitzerlandHard (i)Belarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Zina Garrison
United States Martina Navratilova
3–6, 7–5, 3–6
Win42–32Oct 1993Filderstadt, GermanyHard (i)Belarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Patty Fendick
United States Martina Navratilova
7–6(8–6), 6–4
Win43–32Nov 1993VS Championships, New YorkCarpet (i)Belarus Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Neiland
Czech Republic Jana Novotná
6–3, 7–5
Win44–32Jan 1994Australian Open, MelbourneHardBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Patty Fendick
United States Meredith McGrath
6–3, 4–6, 6–4
Win45–32Feb 1994Chicago, USCarpet (i)Belarus Natasha ZverevaNetherlands Manon Bollegraf
United States Martina Navratilova
6–3, 4–6, 6–4
Win46–32Mar 1994Key Biscayne, USHardBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Patty Fendick
United States Meredith McGrath
6–3, 6–1
Loss46–33Mar 1994WTA Doubles Championships, USClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
2–6, 5–7
Loss46–34Mar 1994Hilton Head, USClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Lori McNeil
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
4–6, 1–4 ret.
Win47–34May 1994Italian Open, RomeClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaArgentina Gabriela Sabatini
Netherlands Brenda Schultz
6–1, 6–3
Win48–34May 1994German Open, BerlinClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–3, 7–6(7–2)
Win49–34May 1994French Open, ParisClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Lindsay Davenport
United States Lisa Raymond
6–2, 6–2
Win50–34Jun 1994Eastbourne, UKGrassBelarus Natasha ZverevaArgentina Inés Gorrochategui
Czech Republic Helena Suková
6–7(4–7), 6–4, 6–3
Win51–34Jun 1994WimbledonGrassBelarus Natasha ZverevaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–4, 6–1
Win52–34Oct 1994Filderstadt, GermanyHard (i)Belarus Natasha ZverevaNetherlands Manon Bollegraf
Latvia Larisa Neiland
7–6(7–5), 6–4
Loss52–35Nov 1994Oakland, USCarpet (i)United States Martina NavratilovaUnited States Lindsay Davenport
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
5–7, 4–6
Win53–35Nov 1994Philadelphia, USCarpet (i)Belarus Natasha ZverevaArgentina Gabriela Sabatini
Netherlands Brenda Schultz
4–6, 6–4, 6–2
Win54–35Nov 1994VS ChampionshipsCarpet (i)Belarus Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Neiland
Czech Republic Jana Novotná
6–3, 6–7(4–7), 6–3
Loss54–36Jan 1995Australian OpenHardBelarus Natasha ZverevaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
3–6, 7–6(7–3), 4–6
Win55–36Feb 1995Tokyo, JapanCarpet (i)Belarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Lindsay Davenport
Australia Rennae Stubbs
6–0, 6–3
Loss55–37Mar 1995Key Biscayne, USHardBelarus Natasha ZverevaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
5–7, 6–2, 3–6
Loss55–38Apr 1995Hilton Head, USClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Nicole Arendt
Netherlands Manon Bollegraf
6–0, 3–6, 4–6
Win56–38May 1995Hamburg, GermanyClaySwitzerland Martina HingisSpain Conchita Martínez
Argentina Patricia Tarabini
6–2, 6–3
Win57–38May 1995Italian Open, RomeClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaSpain Conchita Martínez
Argentina Patricia Tarabini
3–6, 7–6(7–3), 6–4
Win58–38Jun 1995French OpenClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–7(6–8), 6–4, 7–5
Loss58–39Jun 1995Eastbourne, UKGrassBelarus Natasha ZverevaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
6–0, 3–6, 4–6
Loss58–40Jul 1995WimbledonGrassBelarus Natasha ZverevaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
7–5, 5–7, 4–6
Win59–40Aug 1995San Diego, USHardBelarus Natasha ZverevaFrance Alexia Dechaume-Balleret
France Sandrine Testud
6–2, 6–1
Win60–40Aug 1995Los Angeles, USHardBelarus Natasha ZverevaLatvia Larisa Neiland
Argentina Gabriela Sabatini
7–5, 6–7(2–7), 7–5
Win61–40Sep 1995US OpenHardBelarus Natasha ZverevaNetherlands Brenda Schultz-McCarthy
Australia Rennae Stubbs
6–4, 7–6(8–6)
Win62–40Oct 1995Filderstadt, GermanyHard (i)Belarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Meredith McGrath
Latvia Larisa Neiland
5–7, 6–1, 6–4
Loss62–41Nov 1995WTA Tour Championships, USCarpet (i)Belarus Natasha ZverevaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
2–6, 1–6
Win63–41Feb 1996Tokyo, JapanCarpet (i)Belarus Natasha ZverevaSouth Africa Mariaan de Swardt
Romania Irina Spîrlea
7–6(9–7), 6–3
Loss63–42Apr 1996Hilton Head, USClayUnited States Mary Joe FernándezCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
2–6, 3–6
Loss63–43May 1996Hamburg, GermanyClaySwitzerland Martina HingisSpain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Netherlands Brenda Schultz-McCarthy
6–4, 6–7(10–12), 4–6
Loss63–44May 1996Italian Open, RomeClaySwitzerland Martina HingisSpain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Romania Irina Spîrlea
4–6, 6–3, 3–6
Loss63–45May 1996WTA Doubles Championships, UKClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Nicole Arendt
Netherlands Manon Bollegraf
3–6, 6–2, 6–7(6–8)
Loss63–46Jun 1996French OpenClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Lindsay Davenport
United States Mary Joe Fernández
2–6, 1–6
Win64–46Jul 1996Atlanta, USHardUnited States Mary Joe FernándezCzechoslovakia Jana Novotná
Czechoslovakia Helena Suková
7–6(8–6), 6–4
Win65–46Aug 1996San Diego, USHardSpain Conchita MartínezSpain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Latvia Larisa Neiland
4–6, 6–3, 6–4
Win66–46Sep 1996US OpenHardBelarus Natasha ZverevaCzech Republic Jana Novotná
Spain Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
1–6, 6–1, 6–4
Win67–46Jan 1997Sydney, AustraliaHardSpain Arantxa Sánchez VicarioUnited States Lindsay Davenport
Belarus Natasha Zvereva
6–3, 6–1
Loss67–47Feb 1997Tokyo, JapanCarpet (i)Switzerland Martina HingisUnited States Lindsay Davenport
Belarus Natasha Zvereva
4–6, 3–6
Loss67–48May 1997German Open, BerlinClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Lindsay Davenport
Czech Republic Jana Novotná
2–6, 6–3, 2–6
Win68–48Jun 1997French OpenClayBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Mary Joe Fernández
United States Lisa Raymond
6–2, 6–3
Win69–48Jul 1997WimbledonGrassBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Nicole Arendt
Netherlands Manon Bollegraf
6–2, 3–6, 6–1
Loss69–49Sep 1997US OpenHardBelarus Natasha ZverevaUnited States Lindsay Davenport
Czech Republic Jana Novotná
3–6, 4–6

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