Even though there were moments during her hiatus when Garbine Muguruza hinted at a possible return to tennis, in October of last year, she explicitly stated that the sport no longer had a place in her routine. While many fans had hoped for her comeback, it comes as no surprise that the Spaniard has now officially announced her retirement.
At the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, the 30-year-old Muguruza bid farewell to her illustrious career. “The time has come to say goodbye. It’s been a long and successful career, but I feel the time is right to retire,” expressed the two-time Grand Slam champion.