Outstanding Spanish tennis player who reached world number 19 in singles and number 25 in doubles.
Magüi Serna was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1979 and became the first Canarian tennis player to reach the elite of world tennis. She began playing as a child in clubs on the island and soon showed exceptional qualities that took her to the international junior circuits. A professional since 1996, her career was marked by remarkable consistency and regularity in a sport where longevity is difficult to maintain.
At her best she reached world number 19 in singles (2003) and number 25 in doubles, with an annual output of victories that placed her among the best in the world on clay. She participated in four editions of Roland Garros, the Australian Open, the US Open and Wimbledon, accumulating victories over top-10 players. She represented Spain in the Fed Cup and contributed to the Spanish women's team climbing in the world rankings in team competition.
Serna also stood out for her role as an ambassador for Canarian tennis. On her retirement from the professional circuit she became involved in promoting grassroots tennis on the islands and participated in federation activities. Her figure opened the way for Canarian women's tennis to gain visibility and resources, and she remains the most prominent tennis player the Canary Islands has ever produced.