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.

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.

In July 2012, Rodríguez was hired by former French Open champion Li Na on a trial basis.

[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.