Martinez, Conchita (1972–)

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Martinez, Conchita (1972–)

Spanish tennis player. Born Concepción Martinez Bernat, April 16, 1972, in Monzón, Aragon, Spain.

Turned pro (1988); won Wimbledon singles title (1994), the 1st Spanish woman to win that event; won Austrian Open (1991, 1992), Italian Open (1993–96), Polish Open (1999), German Open (1998, 2000); won a silver medal for doubles at Barcelona Olympics (1992), bronze medal for doubles at Atlanta Olympics (1996), and silver medal for doubles at Athens Olympics (2004); won 700th career match (April 2004); led Spain to 5 Fed Cups.

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