Garbine Muguruza Makes a Big Leap in WTA Rankings After Chicago Title, Improves Hopes for WTA Finals

Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza has been consistent throughout the 2021 season. Although she couldn’t win some big matches, she kept coming back with stellar performances in every tournament. Courtesy of this determination, she recently lifted her second title of the season, WTA 500 Chicago Fall Tennis Classic. To do so, she beat Tunisian sensation, Ons Jabeur, 3-6, 6-3, 6-0.

Naturally, the result helped the Spaniard’s rankings situation on the WTA Tour. And since Beijing Open got canceled, its points also dropped, furthering Muguruza’s place in the rankings. Conversely, Naomi Osaka, who missed most of the 2021 season, fell out of the WTA Top 10.

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Garbine Muguruza improves her WTA Finals hopes after Chicago title

Trailing a set, the 27-year-old Garbine Muguruza remained patient and displayed aggression at the same time. Stunningly, the ultimate combo helped her end Ons Jabeur’s run in Chicago.

In addition to that, Muguruza also jumped three spots ahead in the WTA Rankings. The former World No.1 now stands at World No.5, whereas Naomi Osaka, who also dropped Beijing points, fell to World No.12.

Subsequently, Muguruza, who was eighth in the WTA Finals Race, has found a safe spot at number six. On the other side, Osaka has dropped one more position in the race, surviving barely at number eight.

Besides, the upcoming WTA 1000 Indian Wells event will play a massive role for players trying to qualify for the WTA Finals. Hence, the already much-anticipated tournament has now gotten even more exciting.

Not to forget, Indian Wells is returning on the WTA Tour after more than two years. Let’s see who rises to the occasion to win it this year.

The tournament will start on 6th October and run until 17th October 2021. Unfortunately, many top players are missing the event in the desert.

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Are Muguruza and Osaka playing WTA 1000 Indian Wells Open 2021?

Looking for a remarkable third title this season, Muguruza will compete at the Indian Wells. However, as part of her indefinite break from tennis, Osaka has withdrawn from the event.

Apart from Osaka, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams and World No.1 Ashleigh Barty also withdrew. Even so, the diverse and deeply talented women’s circuit will not let the desert tournament go without a show.

All in all, tennis fans are excited to witness Indian Wells after such a long time. Who do you think will win this year?

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