Born on September 20, 1978, in Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico, Inés Sainz grew up in a close-knit family alongside her three brothers. Her father was a lawyer and her mother a homemaker. From a young age, she displayed a passion for sports and earned a black belt in taekwondo at just 14 years old. Although sports were a focal point of her early life, it was her mother who encouraged her to pursue modeling in hopes of adding balance to her strong athletic identity.
Inés pursued higher education with impressive diligence. She earned a law degree from the Universidad del Valle de México, a master’s degree in tax law from the Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, and also holds a bachelor’s degree in sports business administration. These academic achievements reflect a depth of expertise beyond her television presence and showcase her interest in both legal and business aspects of sports media.
Initially recognized for her work as a model, Inés Sainz eventually carved out a career in sports journalism, building credibility and recognition throughout Latin America. Her transition into broadcasting allowed her to merge her passion for sports with her on-camera talents. She gained widespread attention for her polished interview style and extensive knowledge of the sports domain.
Currently, Inés serves as host of the Spanish-language sports interview program DXTips for Azteca Deportes. Known for engaging interviews and insightful questions, she has become a respected figure within the field of sports journalism.
Throughout her career, Sainz has conducted high-profile interviews with numerous global sports figures, including tennis legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, basketball stars Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, baseball players Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez, and football icons like Ronaldo Nazário, Roberto Carlos, Rivaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and Lionel Messi. Her assignments have taken her to prestigious sporting events including multiple Super Bowls, Champions League tournaments, NBA Finals, the 2004 Athens Olympics, and the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Her journalistic range and linguistic skills have allowed her to navigate both Spanish- and English-speaking sports networks, increasing her international visibility and credibility in the field.
Inés Sainz has often found herself in the media spotlight beyond her reporting assignments. She gained international attention following a 2010 incident involving the New York Jets locker room, which sparked important conversations about gender in sports journalism. Despite the controversy, she used the publicity to reinforce her professional capabilities, continuing to report on sports with authority and poise.
She has also been featured on the covers of notable magazines, including Revista Gente y la Actualidad, H Para Hombres, Maxim, and Esquire Mexico. Images of her have appeared in various media outlets such as ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, and Men’s Health—particularly during coverage of the World Cup. A popular promotional photo once featured on TV Azteca’s “Bad Girls” segment went viral and was accompanied by an article highlighting her intelligence and charisma.
| Net Worth 2021: | 4 million |
