It was also Navratilova's 12th appearance in the Wimbledon singles final, an Open Era record. Martínez also was the singles runner-up at the 1998 Australian Open and the 2000 French Open. Withstanding Navratilova’s relentless attacking game, Martínez’ passing shots frequently found the mark. She was the first Spanish player to win the women's singles title at Wimbledon, where she beat Martina Navratilova in the 1994 final. In 2010 her partner in doubles was During Australian Open 2020, it was announced that she and Nicknamed Senorita Topspin, Martínez was a patient, right-handed baseline player who won matches by disrupting her opponents' rhythm through changes of spin, pace, depth, height, and angle. SR=strike rate (events won/competed) Martínez Inmaculada Concepción Bernat, que Conchita (Monzón, 16 avril 1972), Il est un ancien joueur de tennis espagnol. Martínez won 33 singles and 13 doubles titles during her 18-year ca… As a team player, Martínez was superb, a member of five Fed Cup-winning squads. She had a strong backhand, played single-handedly, and used heavy topspin on her forehand and slower topspin and slice on her backhand.For another tennis player with a similar name, see (W) Won; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (A) absent; (NH) not held. This video is unavailable. Immaculada Concepción Martínez Bernat dite Conchita Martínez (née le 16 avril 1972 à Monzón) est une joueuse de tennis espagnole.. Professionnelle de février 1988 au 15 avril 2006, elle a remporté trente-trois titres en simple dames, dont le tournoi de Wimbledon en 1994, et treize titres en double dames, incluant trois médailles olympiques, deux en argent et une en bronze. At the age of just 16, she reached the fourth round at the The following year, Martínez was a silver medalist in doubles at the In 1993, Martínez became the first Spanish woman since In 1996, Martínez became the only player to win the In 1998, Martínez reached her second career Grand Slam singles final at the In 2008, 2009 and 2010 Martínez played at Wimbledon in the Ladies Invitations Doubles. In the ’94 ladies’ singles final, Martínez faced a challenging opponent – nine-time singles champion Martina Navratilova. Born in Monzón, Martínez turned professional in 1988. Watch Queue Queue She reached a highest world ranking of No. 2 in October 1995 and finished the season in the Top 10 for nine years. Get the latest Player Stats on Conchita Martínez including her videos, highlights, and more at the official Women's Tennis Association website. 1988–1992: Breakthrough, Top 10, Grand Slam quarterfinals1993–1996: Highest ranking, Wimbledon singles title1997–2006: Out of top 10 and return, Australian and French Open runner-up1988–1992: Breakthrough, Top 10, Grand Slam quarterfinals1993–1996: Highest ranking, Wimbledon singles title1997–2006: Out of top 10 and return, Australian and French Open runner-up Conchita Martínez defeated Martina Navratilova in the final, 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 to win the Ladies' Singles tennis title at the 1994 Wimbledon Championships. Scarcely blinking, Martínez was on fire. It was Martínez's only Grand Slam title, and Navratilova's last appearance in a Grand Slam singles final. Inmaculada Concepción "Conchita" Martínez Bernat (born 16 April 1972) is a former professional tennis player. Over the course of more than 15 years on the tour, Martínez would prove quite versatile, also reaching the finals at the Australian Open (1998) and Roland-Garros (2000). Watch Queue Queue. Il est le premier joueur espagnol à être en mesure de remporter le titre des singles des femmes à Wimbledon Championnats, battant le 1994 Martina Navrátilová. In the end, her three-set victory made Martínez the first Spanish woman to ever win the Wimbledon singles title.Over the course of more than 15 years on the tour, Martínez would prove quite versatile, also reaching the finals at the Australian Open (1998) and Roland-Garros (2000). In the end, her three-set victory made Martínez the first Spanish woman to ever win the Wimbledon singles title.