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Garbiñe Muguruza

Muguruza at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships
Country (sports)	Spain
Residence	Geneva, Switzerland
Born	(1993-10-08) 8 October 1993 (age 31) 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 13th in all-time rankings
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 (born 8 October 1993) is a former professional tennis player from Spain. She was born in Venezuela. She became the world No. 1 in singles. She also reached world No. 10 in doubles.

Garbiñe won two major singles titles. These were the French Open in 2016 and Wimbledon in 2017. She also won the WTA Finals in 2021. She won ten singles titles in total on the WTA Tour. She was also a runner-up at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships and the 2020 Australian Open.

Garbiñe played for Spain in two Olympic Games: Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021. She also played in the Fed Cup starting in 2015. She was known for her strong shots and aggressive playing style. She officially retired from tennis in April 2024.

Early Life and Tennis Beginnings

Garbiñe Muguruza was born in Caracas, Venezuela, on 8 October 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 dual Spanish and Venezuelan citizenship.

She started playing tennis at age three in Venezuela. Her family moved to Spain when she was six years old. They wanted her to have better opportunities to develop her tennis skills. She trained at the Bruguera Tennis Academy in Barcelona with her brothers.

Garbiñe's Tennis Journey

Starting Professional Tennis (2012-2013)

Garbiñe became a professional tennis player on 2 March 2012. She got a special invitation to play in the main draw of the Miami Open. There, she surprised everyone by beating two top players. She reached the fourth round before losing to a strong opponent.

She played in her first Grand Slam tournament at the US Open. She also reached the second round of the Australian Open. At the Miami Open again, she reached the fourth round. After Wimbledon, she had ankle surgery and missed the rest of the season. She finished 2013 ranked No. 63 in singles.

First WTA Title and Rising in Doubles (2014)

Garbiñe started 2014 by winning her first WTA singles title. This happened at the Hobart International. She also reached the fourth round of the Australian Open.

At the French Open, she made it to her first major quarterfinal. She famously beat the world No. 1, Serena Williams, in the second round. This was a big upset! She also reached the semifinals in doubles at the French Open with her partner, Carla Suárez Navarro. These strong results helped her reach career-high rankings.

Muguruza and Carla Suárez Navarro reached the final of the 2014 Madrid Open, won the 2014 Stanford Classic and later qualified for the year-ending WTA Finals.

She continued to do well in doubles. She and Carla Suárez Navarro won a title at the Stanford Classic. They also reached the final of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. Garbiñe ended 2014 ranked No. 21 in singles and No. 16 in doubles.

First Grand Slam Final and Top 10 (2015)

In 2015, Garbiñe reached her first major final at Wimbledon. She beat several top players to get there. In the final, she played against world No. 1, Serena Williams, but lost. After Wimbledon, she entered the top 10 rankings for the first time, reaching world No. 9.

Muguruza reached her second major quarterfinal at the 2015 French Open

She then won her first big title at the China Open. This win helped her qualify for the WTA Finals for the first time. She did very well there, winning all her group matches. She reached the semifinals before losing. In doubles, she and Carla Suárez Navarro reached the final of the WTA Finals. She finished 2015 ranked No. 3 in the world.

French Open Champion and World No. 2 (2016)

Muguruza holds her trophy after winning the 2016 French Open

The 2016 season was a huge year for Garbiñe. She won her first major title at the French Open. She only lost one set in the entire tournament. In the final, she again faced Serena Williams, but this time she won in straight sets! This made her the first Spanish woman to win a major title since 1998.

After this win, she reached a career-high ranking of world No. 2. She was also the second player born in the 1990s to win a major title. Later in the year, she played at the Wimbledon and the Rio Olympics. She ended the season ranked No. 7.

Wimbledon Champion and World No. 1 (2017)

Garbiñe continued her success in 2017. At the Australian Open, she reached her first quarterfinal there. She then had some tough matches on clay courts.

Muguruza at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships, where she won the Women's singles title

At Wimbledon, she was the 14th seed. She played incredibly well, beating top players like Angelique Kerber and Venus Williams. In the final, she defeated Venus Williams in straight sets. This was her second major title! She became the first player ever to beat both Serena and Venus Williams in major singles finals.

After Wimbledon, she won another big title at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. She beat Simona Halep in the final. This was the first time she won multiple titles in one season.

At the US Open, she reached the fourth round for the first time. After the tournament, Garbiñe became the world No. 1 player! She was the 24th woman to achieve this. She 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 also named WTA Player of the Year.

Later Career and Retirement (2018-2024)

In 2018, Garbiñe had mixed results. She reached the final of the Qatar Open. She also won a title in Monterrey, Mexico. At the French Open, she reached the semifinals. However, she lost early at Wimbledon as the defending champion. She finished 2018 ranked No. 18.

Her struggles continued in 2019. She lost in the first round of Wimbledon and the US Open. She ended the season ranked No. 36. In November, she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, a very tall mountain in Africa.

Muguruza at the 2020 Australian Open, where she reached her first final of the tournament

In 2020, Garbiñe had a great start. She reached her first Australian Open final. She beat several seeded players on her way. She lost the final in three sets. She also reached the semifinals of the Italian Open. She finished 2020 ranked No. 15.

In 2021, she returned to the top 10. She won the Dubai Championships, her biggest title since 2017. She also won the Chicago Classic. The highlight of her year was winning the WTA Finals. She became the first Spanish player to reach the singles final there since 1993. She finished 2021 ranked No. 3.

In 2022, Garbiñe faced more challenges. She recorded her 300th WTA career win at the Madrid Open. However, she struggled with injuries and lost early in many tournaments. She finished the year outside the top 50 rankings.

Her last professional match was in January 2023. She then took a break from tennis. On 20 April 2024, Garbiñe Muguruza officially announced her retirement from tennis at age 30.

Playing Style

Garbiñe Muguruza was known for her aggressive playing style. She hit the ball very hard and flat. This helped her control the game from the back of the court. Her first serve was very powerful, often reaching speeds of 113 mph (182 km/h). This allowed her to serve many aces and start points strongly.

Coaches

Garbiñe worked with several coaches during her career. She was coached by Alejo Mancisidor from 2010 to 2015. Then she hired Sam Sumyk in 2015. In 2019, she started working with Conchita Martínez again. Conchita had previously coached Garbiñe when she won Wimbledon in 2017.

Outside Tennis

Endorsements and Partnerships

Garbiñe had many endorsement deals. She was sponsored by Adidas for her clothing and shoes. She used Babolat racquets. She also worked with companies like Mazda, BBVA, Rolex, Evian, Jaguar Cars, Nivea, Beats Electronics, and Maui Jim.

Helping Others

In 2017, Garbiñe became an Ambassador for Room to Read. This is an organization that helps children get a good education. She wanted to help them improve reading skills and ensure girls have access to secondary education.

In April 2024, she also 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 Statistics

Grand Slam Singles Finals: 4 (2 Wins, 2 Losses)

Garbiñe Muguruza played in four Grand Slam singles finals, winning two of them.

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
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

Images for kids

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  Muguruza at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships

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  Muguruza and Carla Suárez Navarro reached the final of the 2014 Madrid Open, won the 2014 Stanford Classic and later qualified for the year-ending WTA Finals.

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  Muguruza reached her second major quarterfinal at the 2015 French Open

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  Muguruza holds her trophy after winning the 2016 French Open

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  Muguruza at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships, where she won the Women's singles title

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  Muguruza at the 2020 Australian Open, where she reached her first final of the tournament

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  Muguruza at the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards

See also

In Spanish: Garbiñe Muguruza para niños