Bad news from Garbine Muguruza that will not be able to play in Madrid because of a left thigh injury. Garbine will be replaced by lucky loser Danka Kovinic that will face Sloane Stephens.
This was Garbine’s statement.
“This is the worst news and the most painful decision any player has to make. We have been working hard to recover and be able to get to the tournament in good shape. I came a week before to adapt because I really wanted to do well this year in Madrid, at home and in front of my home crowd. But the discomfort has returned and the last MRI it has been confirmed that I have not recovered 100% to compete and the doctors’ recommendation is to stop.
It is not an easy decision, and it is a great disappointment. I want to thank the tournament for all the effort they have made to make it possible for us to have this event this year under these circumstances. I hope it will be a great tournament and that the fans in Madrid and at home on TV can enjoy it. Next year I will try again with even more enthusiasm.”
Garbine Muguruza in 2021
Currently the world no.13, Muguruza played her last match on the 8th of April when she had to retire when playing against world no.30 Yulia Putintseva in the 3rd round and the scoreline was 0-6 2-2 .
Currently, during this year the Spaniard has managed to achieve a composed 21-6 match record. Garbine clinched 1 title in Dubai. Muguruza was the finalist in Melbourne and in Doha.