Garbiñe Muguruza - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Garbiñe Muguruza was born on October 8, 1993, in Caracas, Venezuela, to a Spanish father and a Venezuelan mother.
- 2. She moved to Spain at the age of three and began playing tennis at the age of three after watching her older brothers play.
- 3. Muguruza turned professional in 2012 and quickly rose through the ranks, reaching her first Grand Slam final at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships.
- 4. She won her first Grand Slam title at the 2016 French Open, defeating Serena Williams in the final.
- 5. Muguruza reached the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in September 2017 after winning her second Grand Slam title at Wimbledon earlier that year.
- 6. She has a powerful and aggressive playing style, known for her big serve and powerful groundstrokes.
- 7. Muguruza has won a total of seven WTA singles titles and two Grand Slam singles titles in her career.
- 8. She has represented Spain in the Fed Cup and the Olympic Games, winning a silver medal in women's doubles at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- 9. Muguruza is known for her mental toughness on the court, often coming up with clutch shots in pressure situations.
- 10. Off the court, Muguruza is known for her fashion sense and has been featured in numerous fashion magazines and campaigns.