| Carlos Rodríguez | |
| Coachyears: | 1994– |
| Coachplayers: | 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) |
| Coachsinglestitles: | 48 |
| Coachdoublestitles: | 2 |
| Coachtournamentrecord: | 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) |
| Updated: | 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.
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]