Conchita Martinez: The woman who stopped Navratilova
In 1994, the 22-year-old Spanish tennis star won Wimbledon
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
July 13, 20248m 58s
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Show Notes
The 1994 Wimbledon Championships were dominated by one story - whether Martina Navratilova could bow out with a record-breaking tenth title.
The 37-year-old looked on course to do so, making it to the final where she'd face 22-year-old Spanish player, Conchita Martinez.
The scene was set but Conchita hadn't read the script.
Thirty years on, she shares her memories of that day with Matt Pintus.
(Photo: Conchita Martinez. Credit: Getty Images)