1998
Won a marathon singles match in the Fed Cup finals, downing Switzerland's Patty Schnyder 6-3, 2-6, 9-7 in three hours and 19 minutes to help Spain to its fifth Fed Cup championship.

Made the Australian Open final, her second career Grand Slam final and first since 1994, but lost in straight sets to No. 1 Martina Hingis. Upset second seed Lindsay Davenport in the semifinals and reached the doubles semifinals with partner Patricia Tarabini.

1997
Lost to Mary Pierce in the final at the Italian Open, ending her bid to win the tournament for the fifth consecutive year.

Had a hot start to the year, reaching the quarterfinals in six of her first seven tournaments.

1996
Became the first woman ever to claim four consecutive Italian Open titles.

1995
Reached the semifinals of all four Grand Slam events, earning the No. 2 ranking in the world.

Named 1995 WTA Tour Player of the Year.

1994
Won her only career Grand Slam title by stopping Martina Navratilova in the Wimbledon final.