Garbine Muguruza successfully defended her Monterrey Open title after Victoria Azarenka was forced to retire through injury in the second set.
Muguruza The two-time Grand Slam champion had not won a title since winning in Mexico 12 months ago and was happy with the way she played throughout the week to defend her crown.
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“I’m very happy with this week,” the 25-year-old said. “It’s a great feeling to come back and defend a title – it’s never easy.” Azarenka, who was playing her first singles final in three years, required a medical timeout after losing the first set 6-1.
Strapping was applied to her right calf and although she tried to carry on, the 29-year-old was struggling and withdrew when trailing 3-1 in the second set.
