"We are friends and we are always in touch": Conchita Martinez still speaking to Garbine Muguruza despite coaching split
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Retired Spanish tennis player Conchita Martinez recently opened up on her relationship with compatriot Garbine Muguruza, stating they still have a strong relationship despite their coaching partnership coming to and end.
The pair worked together for three and a half years, joining forces in November 2019 before an amicable split in April of this year. Subsequently, Muguruza has decided to take some time off after a difficult 2023 season.
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Both are still on good terms, according to Martinez
"Yes, of course we talk, we are friends and we are always in touch," said Martinez in an interview with CLAY. "She is calm, resting and doing things that all these years has not been able to do. She will make a decision in due course. For the moment, she is enjoying her rest."
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Although not currently active on the WTA tour, Muguruza has been spotted spending time with her family and friends as she enjoys life away from tennis.
"Well, you can follow that on social media," said Martinez. "Our conversations are intimate, but I see her well, I see her calm. Hopefully she will come back stronger, but it will be her decision and we will have to respect it. All players when they have taken a break then come back stronger.
"If Garbiñe decides to come back, she will surely come back stronger."
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