What is Mary Joe Fernández’s Net Worth?
American retired professional tennis player Mary Joe Fernandez has a net worth of $10 million, earned through her career from 1986 to 2000. Fernandez won $5.26 million in prize money with a career singles record of 437-203 and seven WTA titles. She reached the #4 ranking in October 1990 and made it to the finals of the Australian Open in 1990 and 1992, as well as the final of the French Open in 1993. Fernandez won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in 1992 and was successful in doubles with a record of 344-141 and 17 WTA titles. She won Gold medals at the Olympic Games in 1992 and 1996.
Mary Joe Fernandez: Early Life
Mary Joe Fernandez was born on August 19, 1971 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Her family later moved to Miami, Florida, where she was raised and attended Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. Fernandez began playing tennis from a young age and quickly showed her proficiency in the sport.
Her father, José, was originally from Spain while her mother, Silvia, was from Cuba.
Mary Joe Fernandez’s Tennis Career
Mary Joe Fernandez became a prominent figure in the tennis world as a junior player, winning four straight Orange Bowl junior titles. In 1985, she became the youngest player to win a main draw match at the US Open at the age of 14 and eight days.
She turned professional in 1986 and won her first tour title in 1989, a doubles title in Dallas with partner Betsy Nagelsen. The same year, she reached the semifinals at the French Open. In 1990, she reached her first Grand Slam singles final at the Australian Open, ultimately losing to Steffi Graf. She finished the year ranked number 4 in the world women’s singles ranking.
In 1992, she reached the Australian Open singles final and won a gold medal in women’s doubles at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona with partner Gigi Fernández. She won her second Grand Slam doubles title in 1996 at the French Open with partner Lindsay Davenport and won a second straight women’s doubles gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta with Gigi Fernández.
She retired from the tour in 2000, having won a total of 24 titles, seven of which were WTA singles titles and 17 of which were doubles titles. Following her retirement, she worked as an analyst and commentator for ESPN and coached the US Fed Cup team from 2008 to 2016. She also served as the women’s coach for the 2012 U.S. Olympic tennis team in London.
Marriage and Family
In 2000, Fernandez married Anthony Godsick, a sports agent at International Management Group. They have two children. One of their children went on to become a tennis player. Godsick is currently the agent for Roger Federer.
Key Biscayne Property of Mary Joe and Anthony
Mary Joe and Anthony own properties in Cleveland, Ohio and Key Biscayne, Florida. They purchased their Key Biscayne property in 2013 with a price tag of $905,000. The 1-acre property has a resort-style swimming pool and a tennis court which underwent a major renovation.
