(VIDEO) "Inspiring": Muguruza watches Svitolina practice in cryptic comeback clue

Garbine Muguruza has posted a video of Elina Svitolina training, indicating that her return to the WTA tour may be imminent.

The Spanish tennis player last competed in a professional tournament at the Lyon Open in February, where she suffered a first-round loss to Linda Noskova. After that, it was expected that Muguruza would return during the clay court season to prepare for the French Open, a tournament she won in 2016.

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However, in April, she announced that she would be skipping the clay and grass court seasons, opting for an extended break:

“Spending time with family and friends and it’s really been healthy and amazing, so I am going to lengthen this period till summer.. therefore I am going to miss clay and grass season.”

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After several months away from the tour and currently ranked world No. 205, Muguruza's fans might have received a sign of her potential return. She recently shared a video on her Instagram stories of Elina Svitolina training at the David Lloyd Club in Madrid. Muguruza was seen courtside while the recent Wimbledon semifinalist was practicing:

“Inspiring,” Muguruza wrote on her Instagram stories.

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The video, which was posted on her Instagram stories, suggests that Muguruza's comeback to competition is imminent. Although she is not currently entered in any upcoming tournaments, including the US Open, the two-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 should have no trouble obtaining wild cards.

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To regain her form and make a stronger impression than in 2022 and early 2023, Muguruza will need to earn points to compensate for her time away from competition. After winning the 2021 WTA Finals, Muguruza struggled in 2022, finishing the year as world No. 55 with a record of 12 wins and 17 losses.

It was the first time in her career that she had more losses than wins in the four Grand Slam tournaments since 2012 when she made her debut at the US Open and lost in the first round as a 19-year-old (with a 0-1 record).

Looking ahead, Muguruza will aim to regain her top form and build on her previous successes in the sport.

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