Arantxa Sanchez Vicario

Arantxa Sanchez Vicario blazed the trail for Spanish tennis by becoming the country's first Grand Slam champion, winning the French Open in 1989 at just 17. She amassed four Grand Slam singles titles—three French Opens and the 1994 US Open—and reached world number 1 in 1995. Her relentless speed and never-say-die attitude on the baseline were faster than the average competitor of her era, making her a national icon. She also earned 12 Grand Slam doubles titles, far exceeding Conchita Martinez's single major.