Garbine Muguruza Retires from Professional Tennis After Winning Wimbledon and French Open Titles

Garbiñe Muguruza, the tennis sensation who captured the hearts of fans around the world with her powerful game and fierce determination, has announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 30. The Spanish star, who reached the pinnacle of tennis by winning Wimbledon and the French Open titles while also rising to World No. 1 in 2017, made the emotional announcement at a press conference in Madrid.

Muguruza reflected on her incredible journey in tennis, from hitting her first balls 25 years ago to fulfilling her dream of winning Grand Slam titles and reaching the top of the rankings. Her crowning achievements came at the 2016 French Open, where she defeated Serena Williams in the final, and the following year at Wimbledon, where she triumphed over Venus Williams.

In addition to her Grand Slam success, Muguruza also won three WTA 1000 titles and capped off her career with a victory at the season-ending WTA Finals in 2021. She leaves the sport with a stellar record of 449-238 in singles and over $24.8 million in prize money.

WTA CEO Steve Simon praised Muguruza for her fierce determination, sportsmanship, and exciting style of play, calling her a true champion of the sport. As she embarks on the next chapter of her life, Muguruza has been named an ambassador for the Laureus World Sports Academy, further solidifying her legacy as a role model for young people around the world.

Fans and fellow players alike will surely miss Muguruza’s presence on the court, but her impact on the sport will be felt for years to come. As she bids farewell to professional tennis, Muguruza leaves behind a legacy of excellence and sportsmanship that will inspire the next generation of tennis stars.