Garbine Muguruzawho this Saturday announced his retirement from professional tennis, was one of the most notable presences at the Laureus Awards which this Monday are celebrated in Madrid.
“I have come this far. I have made the decision little by little. Every day that passed I felt better and I didn’t miss the circuit at all“, said this weekend the Spanish-Venezuelan, who became number 1 in the world, in a press conference.
Garbiñe Muguruza, very smiling, thanked in statements to 20 minutes the messages of affection received, such as that of Paula Badosa, although she placed special emphasis on her people. “I have been moved by all the messages from my team, not so much by such striking names, but by people who have accompanied me on my travels, people in the shadows, people who it has been hard to be with me and put up with me. “It touched my heart,” she responded with a laugh.
Regarding mental health in sports, Muguruza believes that it is the athletes themselves who have to seek help. “It depends a lot on the athlete. The athlete has to take responsibility and seek help, like a sports psychologist. The tools are there and you have to use them. “We all know it’s hard,” he explained.
The tennis player, who He had not competed for 19 months before officially announcing her retirement this Saturday, she is the new Ambassador of the Laureus Awards.
