SINGAPORE — Garbine Muguruza has been earmarked as a future star of women's tennis and after a breakthrough season that saw the Spaniard reach a maiden grand slam final, the 22-year-old is happy to take her steady ascent toward the top in her stride.
Two players in their 30's accounted for all four of the year's majors, with Serena Williams (34) bagging the first three before Flavia Pennetta (33) stormed to an unlikely U.S. Open win as the 'next generation' struggled to make an impact.
Eugenie Bouchard, Madison Keys and Belinda Bencic are among a promising batch of players blessed with the game that could take them to the top but Muguruza is emerging as the most likely prospect to taste grand slam success first after a stellar 2015.