Wimbledon champion gets married to fan who asked her for a selfie
Former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza has tied the knot with Arthur Borges, a fan she met in New York's Central Park three years ago.
The Spanish-Venezuelan tennis star, who clinched the Wimbledon title in 2017, married Borges in an intimate ceremony in Marbella, Spain.
Their love story began with a chance encounter during the US Open, when Borges approached Muguruza for a selfie.
The couple's whirlwind romance has culminated in marriage just months after Muguruza's retirement from professional tennis earlier this year.
Muguruza recounted their first meeting to Spanish publication HOLA!, saying: "My hotel was close to Central Park and I was bored, so I thought I should go for a walk.
"I go out and I run into him on the street. Suddenly, he turns and says, 'Good luck at the US Open.'
Garbine Muguruza beat Venus Williams to win Wimbledon in 2017
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"I was left thinking, 'Wow, he's so handsome.'"
The couple quickly realised their compatibility, with Muguruza noting: "When we met, it was love at first sight and we realised very quickly that we were an ideal couple."
Borges, a model and businessman, proposed in Marbella last May.
Muguruza shared her emotions about the proposal with HOLA!, saying, "It felt weird.
"I was thinking something else and then when he proposed I started crying. I didn't know how to react. I said yes in the midst of tears, it was very romantic."
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The couple's wedding took place in the same location where Borges proposed.
"Muguruza described their relationship as "a total movie," adding, "I knew I would marry him even before he asked me."
Their union brings together diverse backgrounds, with Muguruza being half-Venezuelan and half-Spanish, while Borges, born in Spain, has lived most of his life in Finland.
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In addition to her recent nuptials, Muguruza has taken on a new professional role. She has been appointed as the Tournament Director of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Speaking about her new position, Muguruza said: "I feel very privileged to be able to contribute to the future of this great sport as Tournament Director of the WTA Finals Riyadh."
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Garbine Muguruza has also been appointed Tournament Director of the WTA Finals
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She added that she aims to inspire communities worldwide and encourage girls and women to pursue their dreams.
The WTA has stated that Muguruza will play a crucial role in promoting tennis across the Middle East and advocating for healthy lifestyles among young people in the region.