Former world No.1 and Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza is celebrating the safe arrival of her first child, a baby boy named Marcos Borges Muguruza. The Spanish tennis star revealed the joyful news on Monday night, announcing that her son was born a week ago and describing him as "our little miracle".
A Joyous Announcement from a Tennis Legend
Muguruza, who reached the Australian Open final in 2020 after winning the French Open in 2016 and Wimbledon in 2017, shared stunning black-and-white photographs of baby Marcos alongside her husband Arthur Borges. The heartwarming images quickly delighted fans and fellow tennis professionals across social media platforms.
Celebrations from the Tennis World
The baby joy arrives six years after Muguruza's memorable run to the Australian Open final. Several former tennis stars joined in celebrating the news, including Kim Clijsters, Muguruza's former doubles partner Carla Suárez Navarro, Caroline Garcia, former world No.2 Ons Jabeur, and retired Italian star Flavia Pennetta. The official Wimbledon social media account also sent its congratulations, while thousands of fans expressed their happiness through likes and comments.
A Modern Fairytale Romance
Garbine Muguruza and Arthur Borges married in October 2024, though their romance story went viral in 2023 when news of their impending wedding emerged. Muguruza retired from professional tennis in 2024, concluding a remarkable career that included two Grand Slam titles and the world No.1 ranking.
An Unexpected Meeting in New York
The couple's love story began with a chance encounter in New York City in 2021. Muguruza revealed that she met Borges only because she was feeling bored during her stay. "My hotel was close to Central Park and I was bored, so I thought I should go for a walk," she previously explained. "I go out and I run into him on the street. Suddenly, he turns and says, 'Good luck at the US Open.' I was left thinking, 'Wow, he's so handsome'."
Borges, who at the time was simply a fan, also asked if he could take a selfie with the tennis champion. Following that initial meeting, the pair continued to take walks together in Central Park, where their connection deepened.
A Proposal in Spain and Growing Family
The romance blossomed over the following years, culminating in a proposal in Marbella, Spain, where Borges dropped to one knee. Now, with the arrival of baby Marcos, the couple's fairytale romance has reached a beautiful new chapter. Borges, a model with more than 12,000 Instagram followers, has become an integral part of Muguruza's life beyond the tennis court.
The birth of their son completes what many consider one of sport's most enchanting love stories, marking a joyful transition for the former champion from the competitive world of professional tennis to the fulfilling realm of motherhood and family life.
