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Conchita Martinez: The woman who stopped Navratilova

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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)

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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)

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