Mirra Andreeva wins French Open under coach Conchita Martinez
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:17 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Mirra Andreeva claimed her first Grand Slam title at the French Open this year, becoming the first female-coached Grand Slam singles champion since Garbine Muguruza in 2017. She was guided by Conchita Martinez, a respected former champion. The presence of female coaches in tennis remains low, with only four players in the top 50 having a woman as their primary coach, despite a rise from 6% to 19% of WTA Tour coaches being female since 2017. Barriers including family commitments and the predominance of male hitting partners continue to challenge female representation in coaching roles.
- •Andreeva, 19, won the French Open coached by Conchita Martinez.
- •Only four of the top 50 women players have female primary coaches.
- •The percentage of registered female coaches on the WTA Tour has risen to 19%.
- •Challenges persist, including family commitments and reliance on male hitting partners.
- •Sandra Zaniewska highlights changing perceptions in coaching dynamics.
- 8:17 AMYahoo Sports — Battling egos and stereotypes - the rise of female tennis coaches
- 8:17 AMBBC Sport — Battling egos and stereotypes - the rise of female tennis coaches
"In a sport like tennis, which prides itself on gender equality, why are there still so few female coaches and what is being done to address the issue?
"In a sport like tennis, which prides itself on gender equality, why are there still so few female coaches and what is being done to address the issue?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 8:17 AMBattling egos and stereotypes - the rise of female tennis coaches
In a sport like tennis, which prides itself on gender equality, why are there still so few female coaches and what is being done to address the issue?
- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 8:17 AMBattling egos and stereotypes - the rise of female tennis coaches
In a sport like tennis, which prides itself on gender equality, why are there still so few female coaches and what is being done to address the issue?
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