For many fans, Gigi Fernandez’s name is synonymous with doubles dominance—a 17-time Grand Slam champion who carved out one of the most decorated careers in tennis history. But behind the glittering trophies and unforgettable victories lies a sobering truth about what happens once the cheer fades. Recently, the 64-year-old Puerto Rico-born American legend lifted the curtain on a side of tennis rarely discussed: how the sport’s biggest stages treat their former stars.

It started with a simple yet stinging admission during a recent episode of the Inside-In Tennis Podcast. She called out the Grand Slams for their treatment of former players , and she has even revealed her own examples. “You know, when you retire from tennis, like, I think tennis… I mean, this might be controv

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