Muguruza breaks down in French Open press conference

Garbine Muguruza has broken down in tears following her defeat to Kristina Mladenovic at the French Open. Muguruza was forced to leave the press conference after frequent questions about the crowds role in her fourth round defeat.

Defending champion Muguruza, who has struggled for form since winning the Roland Garros title in 2016, was beaten by home favourite Mladenovic 6-1 3-6 6-3 in front of a raucous Suzanne Lenglen crowd.

“I think the crowd today was a little bit obviously tough for me” Muguruza said at the start of her press conference. “I just think that they were a little bit, sometimes should be a little bit more respectful… The chair umpire has to always calm the crowd down.”

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Muguruza made clear her frustration at the crowd during the match. Following the defeat she exited the court and wagged her finger at the spectators who cheered her off.

“I think the audience was really tough today. I can’t really understand,” she continued. “If you had been in my shoes on the court, I think you would have understood.”

Despite her despondency, the Spaniard reiterated her affection for the French Open and her willingness to return to Paris.

“I love this tournament no matter what happens. I’m going to be super happy to come back,” Muguruza concluded. “It’s gonna sound weird, but I’m actually happy that this stage kind of the year is done, because I wanted to
go as far as possible.

“But even if I didn’t, I think I’m going to feel much better now to continue the year, and everybody is going to stop bothering me asking me about this tournament, so it’s going to be a little bit like… whew, let’s keep going.”