Former Wimbledon Champion Garbine Muguruza Announces Retirement from Professional Tennis at Age 30

Former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza has shocked the tennis world by announcing her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 30. The Spanish tennis ace made the emotional announcement at a press conference in Madrid, revealing that she feels ready to start a new chapter in her life.

Muguruza reached the pinnacle of the sport when she became world No 1 after winning Wimbledon in 2017, following up her success with a French Open title the year before. She also reached the final of the 2020 Australian Open and capped off her career with a victory at the season-ending WTA Finals in 2021.

Last year, Muguruza took a break from playing to spend more time with her family and friends, but ultimately decided to retire from the sport for good. Reflecting on her career, she expressed gratitude for the opportunities tennis has given her and the unique experiences she has had traveling the world and competing at the highest level.

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who won 18 Grand Slam titles in her career, praised Muguruza for her achievements and commended her decision to use her platform to make a difference through sport. Navratilova highlighted Muguruza’s focus on inspiring young people and expressed excitement for her future endeavors with Laureus.

As Muguruza bids farewell to professional tennis, fans and fellow players alike are left to reflect on the impact she has had on the sport and look forward to seeing how she will continue to make a difference in the world of sports.