MADRID — Conchita Martinez will take over as Spain's Davis Cup captain for the Group I tie away to Russia in two weeks following Friday's dismissal of Gala Leon, Spanish media reported on Sunday.
A former Wimbledon champion who turned to coaching after she retired in 2006, Martinez, 43, leads Spain's Fed Cup team and will officially take charge of the men's team as well on Monday, the reports said.
The Spanish tennis federation (RFET) did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Leon, who had a career-high ranking of 27 as a player, was a surprise choice as Spain's first female Davis Cup captain last year to replace Carlos Moya.