Garbiñe Muguruza
Professional tennis player, 2016 French Open champion
Born
October 8th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A professional tennis player achieved significant success on the WTA Tour. Secured the title at the 2016 French Open, becoming the first Spanish woman to win the tournament since 1998. Claimed the 2017 Wimbledon title, marking a pivotal moment in the career. Reached the world No. 1 ranking in 2017, showcasing high-level performance consistently in major tournaments.
Won the 2016 French Open
Claimed the 2017 Wimbledon title
Achieved world No. 1 ranking in 2017
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