Garbine Muguruza, a professional tennis player, has split with her long-time coach Conchita Martinez during her tennis hiatus. The two started working together in November 2019 and achieved great success over the past three years. Martinez even guided Muguruza to her 2017 Wimbledon title before officially becoming her head coach. Both Muguruza and Martinez expressed gratitude and affection towards one another on social media as they announced the end of their professional partnership.
Successful Partnership with Conchita Martinez
Martinez began working with Muguruza before officially taking on the role of head coach in November 2019. The partnership proved to be fruitful, highlighted by Muguruza’s 2017 Wimbledon title win under Martinez’s guidance while her main coach at the time, Sam Sumyk, was absent. Muguruza’s success on the court continued throughout their time together, thanks in part to the strong working relationship between the two.
Heartwarming Messages Shared on Social Media
Following the announcement of their split, both Muguruza and Martinez took to social media to share heartfelt messages for one another. Muguruza posted a picture on her Instagram story, expressing gratitude towards her coach and captioning it, “The best and only @conchita_martinez ❤️ Thanks for everything.” Martinez also tweeted about the amicable end of their professional relationship, wishing Muguruza the best and mentioning their great friendship.
Garbine Muguruza to Prioritize Mental Health and Skip Clay and Grass Seasons
Garbine Muguruza recently announced her plans to sit out the clay and grass tennis seasons in 2023, focusing on rebuilding her mental fitness after a series of disappointing performances. The 29-year-old athlete has lost all four matches she has played this season. Following her last appearance at the WTA 250 tournament in Lyon in January, Muguruza withdrew from Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Dubai events. She took to Instagram to share her decision, emphasizing her need to prioritize her health and promising to keep fans updated on her progress.
