Spanish-Venezuelan professional tennis player who represents Spain in tennis competitions, was born on October 8, 1993 as Garbiñe Muguruza Blanco in Caracas, Venezuela, the daughter of Spanish father, José Antonio Muguruza, and Venezuelan mother, Scarlet Blanco. She has older brothers named Asier and Igor. She started hitting tennis balls at the age of three, and started competing on the ITF circuit in 2009. She turned professional in 2011. She has won six singles titles, including two Grand Slams: the 2016 French Open Championships and the 2017 Wimbledon Championships.
Garbiñe Muguruza (Image: Zimbio)
Garbiñe Muguruza Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 8 October 1993
Birth Place: Caracas, Venezuela
Residence: Geneva, Switzerland
Birth Name: Garbiñe Muguruza Blanco
Nickname: Garbiñe Muguruza
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Occupation: Tennis Player
Nationality: Spanish, Venezuelan
Country (sports): Spain
Race/Ethnicity: Venezuelan,Spanish
Religion: Unknown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Garbiñe Muguruza Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 161 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 73 kg
Height in Feet: 6′ 0″
Height in Meters: 1.83 m
Body Measurements: Unknown
Breast Size: Unknown
Waist Size: Unknown
Hips Size: Unknown
Bra Size/Cup Size: Unknown
Feet/Shoe Size: 11 (US)
Dress Size: Unknown
Garbiñe Muguruza Family Details:
Father: José Antonio Muguruza
Mother: Scarlet Blanco
Spouse: No
Children: No
Siblings: Asier Muguruza (Brother), Igor Muguruza (Brother)
Garbiñe Muguruza Education:
Not available
Tennis career:
Year Turned Pro: 2011
Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
High Rank for Singles: No. 1 (11 September 2017)
High Rank for Doubles: No. 10 (23 February 2015)
Coach(es): Alejo Mancisidor (2010–2015), Sam Sumyk (since 2015)
Garbiñe Muguruza Facts:
*She has dual Venezuelan-Spanish citizenship.
*She started hitting tennis balls at the age of three.
*She moved to Spain with her family at age 6. (in 1999)
*Her tennis idol is Serena Williams.
*She defeats Serena Williams to win French Open final.
*She defeats Venus Williams to win Wimbledon final.
*She became the first player to beat both Williams sisters in a Grand Slam final.
*SportsPro named her the 14th most marketable athlete in June 2016.
*Follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.