When Would our World No 1 come Back

Garbine Muguruza, a seasoned player on the WTA Tour, finds herself unranked for the first time since 2008 after taking a substantial break from tennis. This hiatus, spanning a full year, was prompted by a struggle with motivation and a dip in her performance, starting the previous year at 0-4.

The turning point occurred in late January after a loss in the Lyon Open, leading Muguruza to decide it was time for a break. Despite assertions that this break isn’t a retirement, she remains absent from the tennis scene. The break has been beneficial, allowing her to focus on personal life, including getting engaged and spending quality time with her fiancee and family.

Muguruza’s decision to step away from tennis has been a deliberate choice, acknowledging the mental toll of the sport. The inactivity resulted in a loss of all her ranking points, effectively rendering her unranked. Her last points were earned at the Lyon Open in the final week of January last year. Previously ranked 1129th with a handful of points, she now stands at zero points and no place in the latest rankings update. Despite the uncertainty about her return to the court, Muguruza remains resolute about her intention to come back to professional tennis.