Love has no bounds. Former tennis superstar Garbine Muguruza recently revealed her heartwarming love story with Model Arthur Borges. She described her love story as ‘crazy’ and like a ‘Hollywood movie.’
Her story dates back to 2021 when she was playing in New York ahead of the US Open. She ran into Borges where they had accidentally bumped into each other and it was love at first sight. Soon, Borges cheered for the Spanish-Venezuelan tennis sensation from the stands as their bond grew stronger and stronger.
Garbine Muguruza and Arthur Borges at the Mutua Madrid Open in Madrid (Via Imago)
In a recent interview for Tennis Channel during the Madrid Open, Garbine Muguruza told her love story, which the couple always have a laugh over, making it hard for them to believe it is true.
We always joke about it. It’s like a Hollywood movie, it’s a crazy story.Garbine Muguruza said
Garbine Muguruza was having a stroll in Central Park during her non-practice hours. Arthur Borges, being a keen tennis fan, identified Muguruza. Muguruza, on her part, felt that he was very handsome.
We met in the street in New York. It was love at first sight, was one of those boring days. I didn’t know what to do so I go for a walk on Central Park as always and just bumped on him. And it’s like, wait a minute, you are very handsome, who are you? And he’s a tennis fan, so he recognized me.Garbine Muguruza said
Soon, they were on their first date the next day, and their love story blossomed.
'Hey, good luck'... That's it. That was enough. Next day, we were on our first date.Muguruza added further
Fans go gaga over Garbine Muguruza’s heartwarming love story
The Spanish sensation recently announced her retirement on 20 April 2024, completing 12 years in tennis. However, she is still a fan favorite, as evidenced by the social media reactions post the recent reveal of her love life.
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Muguruza, a two-time singles Grand Slam champion, clinched titles at the 2016 French Open and 2017 Wimbledon. She also finished as a runner-up in the 2015 Wimbledon and 2020 Australian Open. Following her brilliant 2017 season, she attained the No. 1 ranking in women’s tennis. With retirement looming, Muguruza is poised to embark on new ventures and savor life after tennis.
