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 true 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 the earth rankings.
“If 25 years in the past after I began hitting my first tennis balls somebody had advised me that I might turn into an expert tennis participant, that I might fulfil my dream of profitable Roland Garros and Wimbledon, that I might turn into primary on the earth and win the WTA Finals, I might have thought this individual was loopy,” mentioned Muguruza.
“Tennis has given me lots on this first a part of my life. It has been a improbable journey wherein I’ve skilled distinctive conditions. I’ve travelled all around the world and skilled many various cultures.”
