By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday June 26, 2024
Recently retired former World No.1 Garbiñe Muguruza has taken a new post.
The two-time major champion will serve as Tournament Director of the WTA Finals Riyadh, the season-ending tournament of the Hologic WTA Tour. The 30-year-old Spaniard becomes the first former player to spearhead the WTA’s crown jewel event, which she won in 2021.
“I feel very privileged to be able to contribute to the future of this great sport as Tournament Director of the WTA Finals Riyadh,” Muguruza said in a statement. “I know how special this event is for our top players, and I’ve also seen its potential to inspire communities all over the world. I’m excited to work with a great team to present a showcase for women’s tennis that not only grows the game but encourages all fans, and especially girls and women, to pursue their dreams.”
Garbiñe Muguruza has been named tournament director of the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
The ex-world No.1/2021 WTA Finals champ becomes the 1st player to assume a leadership position at season finale.
Muguruza is set to play a central role in growing women’s tennis in the Middle East pic.twitter.com/XHI0gkqK12
— Reem Abulleil (@ReemAbulleil) June 26, 2024
Muguruza joins a long list of former WTA players who have taken the job of tournament director at tournaments.
They include: Alicia Molik (Adelaide), Anke Huber (Stuttgart), Laura Robson (Nottingham), Barbara Rittner (Berlin) and Valérie Tétreault (Montréal). Former World No.1 Amélie Mauresmo holds the top post at Roland-Garros, while Conchita Martínez is the head of the ITF’s Billie Jean King Cup team competition.
The 2024 WTA Finals will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabi from November 2 to November 9.
