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Beatriz 'Gigi' Fernández (born 22 February 1963) is a Puerto Rican-American former professional tennis player and one of the most accomplished doubles specialists in the sport's history. She won 17 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, the majority partnering Natasha Zvereva, and held the WTA year-end number-one doubles ranking multiple times. At the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, she won gold medals in women's doubles partnering Mary Joe Fernández, becoming the first Puerto Rican woman to win an Olympic gold medal. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2010.
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How many Grand Slam titles did Gigi Fernández win?
Gigi Fernández won 17 Grand Slam women's doubles titles during her prolific professional tennis career. The vast majority of these victories were achieved while partnering with Natasha Zvereva.
Did Gigi Fernández ever win an Olympic gold medal?
Yes, she is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, winning the women's doubles competition at both the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. She partnered with Mary Joe Fernández during both of these Olympic victories.
Where was Gigi Fernández born?
Beatriz "Gigi" Fernández was born in Puerto Rico on February 22, 1963. She represented the island in international competitions before turning professional and moving to the United States mainland.
Is Gigi Fernández in the Tennis Hall of Fame?
Yes, because she is one of the most accomplished doubles specialists in the history of the sport, she was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Her induction recognized her dominant run throughout the 1990s alongside Natasha Zvereva.
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