Former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza has confirmed her retirement from tennis.
The Spanish former world primary gained Wimbledon in 2017, in addition to the French Open the earlier 12 months.
The 30-year-old introduced her retirement in Madrid earlier than the Laureus World Sports activities Awards.
“The time has come to say goodbye. It has been a protracted and profitable profession, however I really feel the time is correct to retire,” mentioned Muguruza.
Venezuela-born Muguruza has not performed since January 2023, and final March mentioned she was taking an prolonged break from tennis.
She turned skilled in 2012 and gained her first Grand Slam in 2016, defeating Serena Williams within the closing of the French Open.
The next 12 months she was victorious at Wimbledon, beating Venus Williams within the closing and reaching primary on this planet rankings.
“If 25 years in the past after I began hitting my first tennis balls somebody had informed me that I’d turn into knowledgeable tennis participant, that I’d fulfil my dream of profitable Roland Garros and Wimbledon, that I’d turn into primary on this planet and win the WTA Finals, I’d have thought this particular person was loopy,” mentioned Muguruza.
“Tennis has given me lots on this first a part of my life. It has been a unbelievable journey through which I’ve skilled distinctive conditions. I’ve travelled everywhere in the world and skilled many alternative cultures.”
