Former Wimbledon champion and world number 1 is now a Zumba expert

• A former Wimbledon champion and world number one is now a Zumba expert
• The two-time Grand Slam winner was spotted dancing in Malaga last weekend 
• The tennis star recently revealed their intention to take a break from tennis 

A former Wimbledon champion and world number one seems to have taken up a new career as a Zumba expert.

Garbine Muguruza was recently spotted taking part in a new edition of ZIN Academy – which was held at the Martín Carpena Palace in Malaga last Saturday.

The 29-year-old, who has already posted several clips of her practicing Zumba over the years, was seen on stage dancing to ‘Vagabundo’ by Sebastian Yatra.

More than 500 people attended the event in Spain as they gathered to dance and learn new choreographies – with Muguruza looking like she enjoyed every second of it as she takes a break from the sport of tennis.

She revealed that players have to work on containing their emotions in tennis, while it is the complete opposite in Zumba.

Former Wimbledon champion and world number one Garbine Muguruza is now a Zumba expert

The 29-year-old has posted regular clips of her dancing across her social media accounts over the years

‘The difference between my usual training and Zumba is that in tennis you work on containing your emotions, being focused and not making mistakes,’ she said.

‘However, in Zumba, it is the opposite. It doesn’t matter if you make a mistake, you let yourself be carried away by the music and your emotions come to the foreground.’

The event in Malaga combined fitness and fun, with dancer being able to express themselves for 10 hours in a world of ‘learning and entertainment.’

Last Saturday’s event was lead by the brand’s founder, Beto Perez – who is well-known for his energy and choreography.

It’s not the first time the Spaniard has been filmed doing Zumba. The tennis star has posted videos of her dancing regularly on social media.

Back in July, the 29-year-old said that she plans to return to action next year following a ‘sabbatical.’

Speaking at the Chamartin Tennis Club, where she received the Gold Medal for Sports Merit, the Spaniard said: ‘I’m enjoying this sabbatical, I think it’s good to stop but it’s not a definitive goodbye.

‘I want to prepare myself to come back, when I’m ready I’ll go back to the courts.’

The Spaniard has not stepped foot on the court since her straight sets defeat to Linda Noskova at the Lyon Open back in January.

The Spaniard won the Wimbledon title back in 2017 when she defeated Venus Williams

The two-time Grand Slam winner has not tasted success in a major competition since her victory at Wimbledon in 2017.

She defeated Venus Williams at the Wimbledon final in 2017 – two years after her first major Grand Slam victory.

Her first win in a Grand Slam came in 2015 when she defeated Serena Williams at the French Open final.

While the former world No 1 will be itching to get back onto the court, it seems as if she is currently enjoying life outside of the sport.

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