Garbiñe Muguruza

Garbiñe Muguruza, a decorated Spanish former tennis player, turned professional in March 2012, making her WTA Tour main-draw debut at the Miami Open where she upset former top-ten players to reach the round of 16. Demonstrating early potential, she qualified for her first Grand Slam main draw at the 2012 US Open and advanced to the last 16 at both Indian Wells and Miami in 2013. Despite a setback requiring right ankle surgery after Wimbledon in 2013, which led her to miss the remainder of the season, Muguruza quickly re-established her formidable presence on the court. Her career significantly advanced in 2014, when she secured her first WTA singles title at the Hobart International.

That same year, she delivered a breakthrough performance at the French Open, reaching her first major quarterfinal after a notable victory over then-world No. 1 Serena Williams. Muguruza continued her ascent in 2015, reaching her inaugural Grand Slam final at Wimbledon and breaking into the prestigious top 10 world rankings. The pinnacle of her competitive career arrived in 2016, as she captured the French Open title by once again defeating Serena Williams in the final, becoming the first Spanish female player to win a major title since 1998.

After her last professional singles match in January 2023, and following a period of reflection, Muguruza officially announced her retirement from professional tennis in April 2024. She has since transitioned into a significant ambassadorial role for Laureus Sport for Good, continuing her impactful involvement in the global sports world outside of competitive play.