Garbine Muguruza answers about the Madrid Open becoming the fifth Grand Slam
Tennis - French Open Women's Singles Final match - Roland Garros - Serena Williams of the U. S. vs Garbine Muguruza of Spain (REUTERS) Garbine Muguruza has wasted little time in making her mark as tournament director at the Madrid Open, already showing she’s not afraid to take a strong stance on some of the sport’s bigger issues.
Before taking on the role in 2024, Muguruza had already achieved plenty as a player, including reaching world number one and winning two Grand Slam titles. Since then, she’s served as tournament director for the WTA Finals and is now taking on new responsibilities back home. She was named co-director of the Madrid Open, sharing duties with Feliciano Lopez.
As she steps into her role at Spain’s top WTA 1000 event, Muguruza has been asked if she sees a future where the Madrid Open joins the Grand Slam calendar. Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Muguruza thinks Madrid could be a Grand Slam Since 1904, there have been four Grand Slam tournaments, but the discussion about adding a fifth major has always been there. In the past, Indian Wells has been floated as a possible option for that fifth Grand Slam.
Now, Muguruza has been asked if she sees the Madrid Open stepping into that role. “It has everything to compete on that level,” Muguruza told mutuamadridopen. com.
“Three stadiums with roofs on clay, loads of courts, great organisation. In terms of quality, it’s second to none. ” The Caja Magica complex hosting the Madrid Open is home to 30 courts in total.