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Her parents are Tuto Fernández, a well-known doctor in Puerto Rico, and Beatriz Fernández. [8] Her cousin José Ferrer was a famous Puerto Rican actor and director. [8] Fernández started playing tennis when she was seven. She studied at the prestigious Academia San José in Guaynabo.
Oct 20, 2023 · Her father, Tuto, was a well-known doctor and two uncles made a living as a neurosurgeon and an urologist. Oh, and three of her siblings have masters degrees. Fernandez attended Clemson University for one year -- earning All-American honors in tennis -- before opting for professional tennis.
Biography. In October 2014, espnW voted Gigi Fernández the 10 th -most-influencial Hispanic athlete in history. The big-serving and hard-hitting native of San Juan, Puerto Rico was the first female athlete from her country to become a professional in any sport, and she carved out a legacy, largely based on astounding doubles success, a scant ...
Feb 13, 2018 · She’s been actively fundraising for her homeland Puerto Rico, where one-third of the population is living without electricity, and where her parents, brothers, and aunts and uncles all reside.
Aug 30, 2010 · Gigi Fernandez, left, and Jane Geddes with their twins Karson and Madison. Struggling with infertility after a long tennis career, Fernandez almost gave up hope that she would have children.
One of four children of Beatriz Fernandez and Tuto Fernandez, a gynecologist, Gigi was born in 1964 and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She received tennis lessons as a gift from her parents on her seventh birthday.
Jan 12, 2019 · In an exclusive interview with wtatennis.com, 17-time Grand Slam champion Gigi Fernandez hails the ‘amazing’ WTA moms as she discusses how much the sport has changed since her retirement.
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