GARBINE Muguruza is bearing down on a return to the world No 1 ranking and a third major after dispatching Maria Sharapova from the French Open in a flat quarter-final. The Spaniard’s power exposed Sharapova’s stilted movement in a 6-2 6-1 hammering on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The 2016 Roland Garros winner and reigning Wimbledon champion swatted […]
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Sydney Int adds Muguruza to star cast
THE strongest ever Sydney International has received an extra boost with the wildcard inclusion of reigning Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza. The world No.2’s entry brings the tally of grand slam winners in this year’s women’s draw to a record seven. The tournament, which starts at Sydney Olympic Park on Sunday, will boast three of the […]
Garbine Muguruza crushes Venus Williams to win Wimbledon women's final in two sets
Venezuela-born Spaniard Muguruza romped to a 7-5, 6-0 victory, adding her second Grand Slam to the French Open title she won in 2016. In the first women’s final played under the Centre Court roof at Wimbledon, Muguruza proved too strong for Venus, who was looking to win her sixth SW19 title. But the 23-year-old was […]
Garbine Muguruza v Venus Williams LIVE: All the build-up to the Wimbledon women's final
Williams has not won a Grand Slam since Wimbledon in 2008 but could become the oldest woman to win do so in the Open era by beating Muguruza on Centre Court. The 37-year-old American will overtake sister Serena’s record – set when she was 35 by winning the Australian Open in January – by winning […]
Ruthless Muguruza storms into final
Video Image Wimbledon final four preview2:53 Tennis: Five-time champion Venus Williams will meet local favourite Johanna Konta tonight to fight it out for a spot in the final. They step onto Centre court after Garbine Muguruza and Magdalena Rybarikova July 13th 2017 12 hours ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Sport news and galleries/Tennis news and galleries/ Garbine Muguruza celebrates […]