Former world No. 1 Garbine Muguruza had mixed success after four strong seasons in the WTA circuit. She is currently nursing her injured shoulder and took some time off to get close to nature. The Spanish star is currently in Zimbabwe as she shared photos on her Instagram account.
One of her followers checks on her and mentioned that the Spaniard star took three outing so far this year. Giving the user a surprise, Muguruza replied, “I think is my 5th off season.”
I think is my 5th off season 🥳
— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) April 9, 2022
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Garbine Muguruza living life to the fullest
After her early exit from the 2022 Australian Open, Garbine went back to Switzerland and spent some time off in the Alps Valley. The athlete then shared a photo shared in a running outfit and dedicated it to the “runner’s community.”
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As she was preparing for the Dubai Open, the Spaniard was in the sands having some great experiences with the black kit and a typical photoshoot in the deserts of Dubai. Now after withdrawing from Miami Open, Garbine visited the African nation – Zimbabwe.
Garbine Muguruza’s achievements and current season
Former World No. 1 had great success over the past few years, where she managed to bag the French Open in 2016, Wimbledon in 2017, and reached the Australian Open finals in 2020. Injuries halted her progress in between but the fighting Spaniard overcame and won the WTA Finals in 2021.
Currently ranked 9th in the world, Garbine Muguruza had a devastating 2022 season so far. Starting the season with as high as third in the WTA circuit, she crashed out of the Australian Open in the second round. She lost her match in straight sets to Alize Cornet.
Hola a todos, quería contaros que desgraciadamente me he tenido que retirar de Miami, Charleston y la BJKC por una lesión en mi hombro izquierdo que llevo arrastrando. Tras las pruebas que hemos hecho estos últimos días, la recomendación de mis médicos es parar y recuperarme bien
— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) March 24, 2022
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Garbine then struggled in Dubai open, losing the match in the second round to an unseeded player. In Qatar Open, Garbine couldn’t pass Jelena Ostapenko’s challenge and lost her match in two sets. But. the most shocking defeat was in Indian Wells.
Muguruza made a strong start in her very first match at Indian Wells. Muguruza led 6-0 3-0 and looked destined to progress for the second round. But after the opening nine games of the match, Alison Riske fought back very impressively and ended up claiming a 0-6, 6-3, 6-1 win. Later, Garbine declared her withdrawal from Miami Open due to a shoulder injury.
She tweeted her withdrawal, “Hello everyone, I wanted to tell you that unfortunately I have had to withdraw from Miami, Charleston and BJKC due to an injury to my left shoulder that I have been dragging. After the tests we have done in recent days, the recommendation of my doctors is to stop and recover well” (Translated by google translate)
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