Carlos Rodríguez
Country (sports) Argentina
Coaching career (1994–)
Dominique Monami (1994–1996)
Justine Henin (1995–2008; 2010–2011)
Li Na (2012–2014)
Daniela Hantuchová (2015-2017)
Peng Shuai (2018-2019)
Amanda Anisimova (2019-2020)
Coaching achievements
Coachee singles titles total48
Coachee(s) doubles titles total2
List of notable tournaments
(with champion)

2x Australian Open (Henin-Hardenne, Li)
4x French Open (Henin)
2x US Open (Henin)
Olympic Gold Medal (Henin-Hardenne)
2x WTA Tour Championships (Henin)
11x WTA Tier I/Premier Mandatory/Premier 5 (Henin, Li)
Fed Cup (Henin)

Last updated on: 22 September 2014.

Carlos Rodríguez is an Argentinian tennis coach. Although he has coached several players both on the ATP and the WTA tour, Rodríguez is most notable for his long-time collaboration with the former World No. 1 and multiple grand slam winner Justine Henin. As of 2011, the pair had been together for 15 years, but a portion of that span includes Henin's brief retirement from the pro circuit.[1] Upon Henin's comeback, she insisted that she could not have any other coach than Rodriguez.[2] Rodriguez obliged. He has since commented that her aspiration to return to the highest echelon of the women's game – and rankings, as she retired while holding the No. 1 ranking – has as much to do with factors off the court, that is, mental preparedness and her private life, as it does with her physical fitness or shot-making abilities.[2]

Before Rodríguez became Henin's coach, he coached Belgian tennis player Dominique Monami from 1994 to 1996.[3] On the men's tour he is notable for coaching Olivier Rochus and Dick Norman.

In July 2012, Rodríguez was hired by former French Open champion Li Na on a trial basis. After becoming Li's full-time coach, he was credited for her late career surge during which she ascended to world No. 2 and won her second Major title at the 2014 Australian Open.[4] In July 2014, Rodríguez and Li parted ways.[5] Rodríguez resided in Beijing and works at a tennis academy there.[6] In December 2014, he started coaching Daniela Hantuchová.[7] In late 2019, Rodriguez and Amanda Animisova joined forces and worked together for a trial until the 2020 Australian open where they parted ways. [8]

References

  1. ↑ New York Times: Good Times and Bad, Henin Kept Her Coach in View
  2. 1 2 Australian Open Archived January 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ Rothenberg, Ben (27 August 2012). "After Replacing Coach, Li Finds Quick Success". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  4. ↑ "Li Na's career, marriage saved by coaching change | National Post". Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-10-06.
  5. ↑ "Li Na, Carlos Rodriguez part ways". ESPN. 3 July 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  6. ↑ Sun, Xiaochen (13 April 2011). "Top coach to help China's future stars". China Daily. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  7. ↑ "Hantuchová to be coached by Carlos Rodriguez". Tennis.com. 19 December 2014. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  8. ↑ "Amanda Animisova and Carlos Rodriguez End Coaching Arrangement". 11 February 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2022.


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