A stocked San José field added another major attraction.
Former World No. 1 Garbiñe Muguruza joined a growing Grand Slam field for the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic set for July 30-August 5 at San José State University.
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The two-time Grand Slam champion joins 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka, defending tournament champion Madison Keys, 2017 finalist CoCo Vandeweghe and 2016 champion Johanna Konta in the draw.
Formerly known as the Bank of the West Classic played on the campus of Stanford, the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic is a weeklong WTA Premier event bringing the worlds of tennis and technology together in a festival of sports and entertainment.
Organizers say the new venue at San José State University "will provide a high-end, family friendly atmosphere and will put fans close to the action as they watch their favorite stars compete."
Muguruza announced the rest of her 2018 schedule on Twitter on Monday as well:
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