“Former Wimbledon champion, Garbiñe Muguruza suddenly issued a statement. An immediate response from the WTA.”
Garbiñe Muguruza is experiencing one of the happiest moments of her life. The former world No. 1 in women’s tennis and two-time Grand Slam champion announced via social media that she has become a mother. The Spaniard also revealed the baby’s gender and name, and congratulations immediately began pouring in from all over the world.
Garbiñe Muguruza was for years one of the most recognizable figures in women’s tennis. The Spaniard was known as a player with tremendous mental strength and an aggressive, offensive style of play, which brought her the greatest successes in the 2016–2017 seasons. In 2016, she captured the Roland Garros title, and a year later she triumphed on the courts of Wimbledon, confirming her place among the world’s elite. Shortly thereafter, she became the WTA world No. 1, holding the top ranking from September 11 to October 8, 2017—an achievement that permanently etched her name into the history of Spanish sport.
After her period of greatest triumphs, Muguruza’s career began to slow down gradually. She increasingly struggled with a lack of consistency, and in September 2022 she decided to take a break from competition. The following season also failed to bring a breakthrough, and her drop outside the TOP 1000 of the WTA rankings meant that the Spaniard began to focus more and more on life away from the court. In 2024, she officially ended her sporting career, closing an important chapter of her life.
At the same time, significant changes were taking place in her private life. In October 2024, Garbiñe Muguruza married her long-time partner, businessman Arthur Borges. Last year, the couple also announced that they were expecting their first child, sharing photos on social media showing a clearly rounded baby bump along with the caption “Family.”
Garbiñe Muguruza has become a mother. “Our little miracle.”
The 32-year-old Spaniard has now shared another joyful piece of news. Muguruza revealed that she became a mother, with her son being born a week ago. “Our little miracle. Marcos Borges Muguruza turns one week old,” she wrote online, sharing an adorable photo of the baby.
The WTA quickly responded to the post, publishing a brief “Congratulations” on behalf of everyone at the Women’s Tennis Association. Numerous well-wishes and messages of support also appeared under the post from fellow tennis players, athletes, and fans who have followed the career of the Spanish legend for many years.
