Garbiñe Muguruza facts for kids
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Muguruza at the 25th Laureus World Sports Awards in 2024
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| Country (sports) |  Spain |
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| Residence | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Born | 8 October 1993 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 2012 |
| Retired | 2024 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Conchita Martínez (2017–2018, 2020–2023) |
| Prize money | $24,813,379
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| Singles | |
| Career record | 449–238 (65.36%) |
| Career titles | 10 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (11 September 2017) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | F (2020) |
| French Open | W (2016) |
| Wimbledon | W (2017) |
| US Open | 4R (2017, 2021) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | W (2021) |
| Olympic Games | QF (2021) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 82–51 (61.65%) |
| Career titles | 5 |
| Highest ranking | No. 10 (23 February 2015) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2014, 2015) |
| French Open | SF (2014) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2014) |
| US Open | 3R (2014) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | F (2015) |
| Olympic Games | QF (2016) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | 10–4 |
| Hopman Cup | RR (2019) |
Garbiñe Muguruza Blanco is a former professional tennis player from Spain. She was born on October 8, 1993. Garbiñe was once ranked as the world No. 1 in women's singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). She also reached No. 10 in doubles.
Garbiñe won ten singles titles on the WTA Tour. This includes two major championships: the French Open in 2016 and Wimbledon in 2017. She also won the WTA Finals in 2021. She was a runner-up at Wimbledon in 2015 and the Australian Open in 2020.
Garbiñe is known for her powerful shots and aggressive playing style. She became famous at the Miami Open in 2012. There, she beat two top-ten players. In 2015, she reached her first major final at Wimbledon. She lost to Serena Williams in that match. Later that year, she won her first big title at the China Open. She also played in her first WTA Finals in singles.
The next six years were her most successful. She won the French Open in 2016 and Wimbledon in 2017. She beat Serena Williams and Venus Williams in those finals. She also became the world No. 1 player. Garbiñe is the only player to beat both Williams sisters in a Grand Slam final. She played her last professional match in January 2023. She officially retired from tennis in April 2024 at age 30.
Garbiñe was also good at doubles, winning five titles. She was a runner-up at the 2015 WTA Finals. She also reached the semifinals of the 2014 French Open. She always played doubles with her partner, Carla Suárez Navarro.
Early Life and Tennis Start
Garbiñe Muguruza was born in Caracas, Venezuela, on October 8, 1993. Her mother, Scarlet Blanco, is Venezuelan. Her father, José Antonio Muguruza, is from Spain. She has two older brothers, Asier and Igor, who also played tennis professionally. Garbiñe has citizenship in both Spain and Venezuela.
She started playing tennis at age three in Venezuela. Even then, she showed great talent. When she was six, her family moved to Spain. They wanted her to have better opportunities in tennis. She trained at the Bruguera Tennis Academy in Barcelona with her brothers. They all dreamed of becoming professional tennis players.
Becoming a Pro Tennis Player
First Steps as a Pro (2012-2013)
Garbiñe became a professional tennis player on March 2, 2012. She got a special invitation to play in the main part of the Miami Open. There, she surprised everyone by beating Vera Zvonareva (a former world No. 2) and Flavia Pennetta (a former world No. 10). She lost in the round of 16 to Agnieszka Radwańska, who later won the tournament.
At the US Open, she played in a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. She lost in the first round. In 2013, she played at the Australian Open. She lost to Serena Williams in the second round.
She continued to do well at big tournaments. At Indian Wells and the Miami Open, she reached the round of 16. She beat players like Caroline Wozniacki in Miami. After Wimbledon, Garbiñe had ankle surgery. She missed the rest of the season but kept training. She finished 2013 ranked No. 63 in singles.
First WTA Title and Doubles Success (2014)
Garbiñe started 2014 by reaching the quarterfinals at the Auckland Open. She then won her first WTA singles title at the Hobart International. She beat Klára Zakopalová in the final.
At the Australian Open, she reached the fourth round for the first time. She beat Caroline Wozniacki in a tough match. She also did well in doubles with Arantxa Parra Santonja.
Garbiñe reached another singles final at the Brasil Tennis Cup. She lost to Klára Zakopalová. In doubles, she teamed up with Carla Suárez Navarro. They reached the quarterfinals at the Miami Open.
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Garbiñe won a doubles title at the Marrakech Grand Prix with Romina Oprandi. She and Carla Suárez Navarro also reached the doubles final at the Madrid Open.
At the French Open, Garbiñe had a huge win. She beat the world No. 1, Serena Williams, in the second round. This was Serena's worst loss in a major tournament. Garbiñe reached her first major quarterfinal there. She also reached the doubles semifinals with Suárez Navarro. These strong results helped her reach career-high rankings.
She continued to play well in doubles. She and Suárez Navarro won the title at the Stanford Classic. They also reached the doubles final at the Pan Pacific Open. Garbiñe finished 2014 ranked No. 21 in singles and No. 16 in doubles.
First Grand Slam Final (2015)
Garbiñe started 2015 by reaching the quarterfinals at the Sydney International. She beat Agnieszka Radwańska for the first time. At the Australian Open, she reached the fourth round again. She lost to Serena Williams in a close match.
She helped Spain in the 2015 Fed Cup World Group II. She beat Simona Halep, who was world No. 3. At the Dubai Championships, she reached her first big semifinal. She also reached the doubles final with Suárez Navarro.
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Garbiñe reached her second French Open quarterfinal in a row. She then had a great run at Wimbledon. She beat several top players, including Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki. She reached her first major final, where she faced Serena Williams again. She lost the match but entered the top 10 rankings for the first time, at world No. 9.
Later in the year, Garbiñe won her biggest title yet at the China Open. This win helped her qualify for the WTA Finals for the first time. She was the first Spanish woman to play in this year-end championship since 2001. She reached a career high of world No. 4 after this win.
At the 2015 WTA Finals, she won all her group matches. She then lost in the semifinals to Agnieszka Radwańska. In doubles, she and Suárez Navarro reached the final but lost.
French Open Champion and World No. 2 (2016)
Garbiñe had a tough start to 2016 with some early losses. However, she helped Spain in the Fed Cup by winning her matches. This helped Spain get into the World Group for the next year.
At the French Open, Garbiñe turned her season around. She won her first major title! After losing the first set in her first match, she won 14 sets in a row. She reached the final without losing another set. In the final, she faced world No. 1, Serena Williams, again. Garbiñe won in straight sets, claiming her first major championship. This made her the first Spanish female player to win a major title since 1998. She also rose to a career-high ranking of world No. 2.
After her big win, she had some early losses at other tournaments, including Wimbledon. At the Rio Olympic Games, she was a favorite to win. She reached the third round but lost to Monica Puig, who went on to win the gold medal. She finished the season ranked No. 7.
Wimbledon Champion and World No. 1 (2017)
Garbiñe started 2017 by reaching the semifinals at the Brisbane International. At the Australian Open, she reached her first quarterfinal there. She then played in the Fed Cup quarterfinals.
She had some injuries and early losses in the spring. At the French Open, she was the defending champion. She reached the fourth round but lost in a tough match. The crowd was very loud and cheered her mistakes, which made it difficult. This loss caused her ranking to drop out of the top 10.
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However, Garbiñe bounced back at Wimbledon. As the 14th seed, she played incredibly well. She beat the world No. 1, Angelique Kerber, in the fourth round. She then reached her second Wimbledon final. There, she defeated Venus Williams in straight sets to win her second major title. She became the only player to beat both Williams sisters in major singles finals.
After Wimbledon, she continued her strong play. She won the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati. She beat world No. 1 Karolína Plíšková in the semifinals and Simona Halep in the final. This was her first time winning multiple titles in one season.
At the US Open, she reached the fourth round for the first time. Even though she lost, she became the world No. 1 player after the tournament. This made her the 24th woman to reach this top ranking. Garbiñe and Rafael Nadal made Spain the first country in 14 years to have both the men's and women's world No. 1 players at the same time. She was later named WTA Player of the Year. She finished the year ranked No. 2.
Later Career and Retirement (2018-2024)
Garbiñe faced some challenges in 2018. She had injuries early in the season. She reached the final at the Qatar Open but lost. She later won a title at the Monterrey Open in Mexico.
At the French Open, she reached the semifinals. She beat Maria Sharapova along the way but lost to Simona Halep. At Wimbledon, as the defending champion, she lost in the second round. This was her earliest defeat at Wimbledon. She finished 2018 ranked No. 18.
In 2019, Garbiñe continued to struggle. She reached the fourth round at the French Open but lost early at Wimbledon and the US Open. She decided to take a break from tennis and even climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. She ended 2019 ranked No. 36.
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Garbiñe had a great start to 2020. She reached her first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open. She beat several seeded players, including Simona Halep. She lost the final in three sets to Sofia Kenin. She also reached quarterfinals in Dubai and Doha.
In 2021, Garbiñe returned to the top 10. She reached the final at the Yarra Valley Classic. At the Australian Open, she reached the fourth round. She lost a very close match to Naomi Osaka, who later won the tournament.
She won her first title since 2019 at the Dubai Championships. This was a big win for her. She also won the Chicago Classic. Her biggest achievement in 2021 was winning the 2021 WTA Finals. She beat Anett Kontaveit in the final. She finished 2021 ranked No. 3.
In 2022, Garbiñe had a difficult year. She struggled with her form and injuries. She recorded her 300th WTA career win at the Madrid Open. However, she lost early in many tournaments, including the French Open and Wimbledon. She finished the year outside the top 50 rankings.
Garbiñe's last professional matches were in early 2023. She lost in the first round of the Australian Open and the Lyon Open. After these losses, she announced she was taking a break from tennis. She later said she had no plans to return. Garbiñe officially announced her retirement from tennis on April 20, 2024, at the age of 30.
Playing Style
Garbiñe Muguruza was known for her aggressive playing style. Her game focused on powerful, flat shots. These shots helped her control the rallies and hit winners. Her first serve was very strong, often reaching speeds of 113 miles per hour. This allowed her to serve many aces and start points strongly.
Coaches
Garbiñe was coached by Alejo Mancisidor from 2010 to 2015. She then worked with Sam Sumyk starting in 2015. In 2019, she stopped working with Sumyk. She then started working again with Conchita Martínez in November 2019. Conchita Martínez had previously coached Garbiñe when she won the Wimbledon title in 2017.
Outside Tennis
Sponsors
Garbiñe Muguruza had many sponsors throughout her career. She was sponsored by Adidas for her clothing and shoes since 2012. She also used Babolat racquets. She became an ambassador for Mazda Spain in 2014 and for BBVA bank in 2014. Other companies that sponsored her included Rolex, Evian, Jaguar Cars, Nivea, Beats Electronics, and Maui Jim. In 2016, she was named one of the most marketable athletes.
Helping Others
In June 2017, Garbiñe became an Ambassador for Room to Read. This organization helps children around the world with education. Garbiñe wanted to help them improve reading skills for young children. She also wanted to help girls get equal access to high school education.
Laureus Ambassador
In April 2024, Garbiñe announced a new role. She became an ambassador for Laureus Sport for Good. This organization uses the power of sport to help young people.
Personal Life
In 2023, Garbiñe announced her engagement to Arthur Borges. They were married in October 2024.
Career Highlights
Grand Slam Finals (Singles)
Garbiñe Muguruza played in four Grand Slam singles finals, winning two of them.
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Loss | 2015 | Wimbledon | Grass |  Serena Williams |
4–6, 4–6 |
| Win | 2016 | French Open | Clay | Serena Williams |
7–5, 6–4 |
| Win | 2017 | Wimbledon | Grass | Venus Williams |
7–5, 6–0 |
| Loss | 2020 | Australian Open | Hard | Sofia Kenin |
6–4, 2–6, 2–6 |
See also
In Spanish: Garbiñe Muguruza para niños
