Garbiñe Muguruza, the Venezuelan-Spanish star, has recently reflected on the differences in physical prowess and other aspects between women’s tennis and men’s tennis, sharing her views in light of the upcoming “Battle of the Sexes” matchup between World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Australian star Nick Kyrgios, who is currently World No. 672.
The highly anticipated game is scheduled to be played at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on December 28, 2025, marking the fourth edition of the “Battle of the Sexes” game.
What Were the Significant Aspects of Women’s and Men’s Tennis That Garbiñe Muguruza Reflected Upon?
The former World No. 1, Muguruza, is the winner of 10 WTA singles titles, including the French Open, Wimbledon, and the WTA Finals. Additionally, she has also clinched five doubles titles.
The WTA star, who began playing tennis at the age of three, leading up to a prosperous professional career, was recently asked about her thoughts on the upcoming “Battle of the Sexes” match between Sabalenka and Kyrgios, to which she gave a thoughtful response.
During her interview with El Partidazo de Cope, she shared her personal reflection, highlighting the significant aspects that make women’s tennis so much different from men’s. She also shed light on the apparent physical and musculature differences and how she could never beat her brothers, who also played professional tennis, and her other male sparring partners.
She mentioned, “Men’s superiority isn’t based solely on power, but also on physical endurance, muscle mass — it’s many things. I remember I never managed to beat my brothers, and then I also had male sparring partners, who weren’t professionals, and I could never win a set against them. A guy who’s ranked 1,000th in the world or doesn’t even have a ranking can be far superior to a top-10 player on the WTA circuit. When I was at my best, being number 1 in the world, I wouldn’t have even beaten a junior.” (via Punto de Break)
The Caracas, Venezuela, native has recently been appointed the new co-director of the Madrid Open and will share the position with former World No. 12 and ATP player Feliciano López.
Considering her new position for the Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournaments, she shared her elation and her gratitude.
She expressed during her interview with Marca, “Very happy. The truth is, this position has always been a dream of mine because it’s the only tournament we women have at home. It’s also a WTA 1000 event, which makes it incredibly important. It’s an honor to be involved in another capacity, off the court and more in the office, as they say.”
In April 2024, at the age of 30, Muguruza announced her retirement from professional tennis, and her last appearance in action was at the 2023 Lyon Open.
