Garbine Muguruza Parts Ways With Coach Conchita Martinez
WTA
After years of working together, Garbine Muguruza and Conchita Martinez announced their split.
Muguruza hasn’t had a very good season so far, having played only four matches and losing all four of them. After that dreadful start to the season, the Spanish player announced a break from the sport, admitting that she would need to take some time away from the sport as clearly things weren’t going so well.
The Spaniard promised to return to the sport but didn’t confirm any sort of timeline on when that might happen. In the meantime, though, she has parted ways with her coach, who has been her official coach since 2019.
Martinez joined Muguruza’s team in 2017 as a temporary coach to replace Sam Sumyk, and it proved a wonderful move for all involved because Muguruza ended up winning the 2017 Wimbledon Championships.
The two then didn't work together for some time, but in 2019 they started officially working together full-time. It was a strong partnership, one of the strongest on the WTA Tour, and it yielded much success.
Yet, with Muguruza’s form dipping significantly in recent times, it seems like the relationship has run its course. The decision to split was announced by Martinez and described as mutual, and it might have something to do with Muguruza not being fully committed to the sport right now. A split gives Martinez a chance to possibly find another player to coach.
"Garbine and I have decided by mutual agreement to end our employment relationship. These have been fantastic years, full of great emotions and wonderful experiences, both on and off the track. It has been a pleasure working with you, Garbine. I wish you the best."
As of right now, neither of these two confirmed any future plans. Muguruza will be without a coach, which won't be an issue, considering that she's not competing at the moment. Martinez, on the other hand, will likely try to find another player to work with.
