In this exclusive interview, we are Talkin' With Hall of Famer Gigi Fernández, one of the most accomplished doubles players in tennis history, to explore her remarkable journey to the top of the sport. From her early days on the court in Puerto Rico to becoming a 17-time Grand Slam champion and Olympic gold medalist, Gigi shares her career insights.

We dive into her early tennis journey, choosing a doubles partner, her thoughts on singles vs. doubles and which did she truly prefer, match memories, plus much more.

Whether you're a tennis fanatic or just a casual fan, this a must-watch.

00:00 Intro

00:23 Bio

01:58 The Trophy Case

02:34 Gigi’s Journey To Clemson

04:16 Turning Pro

06:22 First Match

08:03 Singles vs Doubles

09:45 Serve and Volley vs. Monica Seles

11:12 A Singles Match Memory vs. Martina

13:18 Choosing a Doubles Partner

16:28 Impact of a Doubles Partner

17:50 Gigi's Game Style and its Impact on Playing Singles

18:31 The Olympics

19:42 Post Tennis Career Endeavors

21:32 Tennis For Hope Foundation

23:49 Advice to Parents

25:34 Coaching Career

26:53 Current Players Gigi Follows

28:26 Binge Burner

30:30 Outro

Gigi's Website:

https://gigifernandeztennis.com/

Gigi's Foundation - be sure to donate!

https://tennisforhope.org/

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