Former World No. 1 Garbine Muguruza recently announced that she will skip the clay and grass seasons in 2023 with the aim of rebuilding her mental fitness.Winless after four matches this season, Muguruza has been looking rusty. She hasn't competed since the WTA 250 tournament in Lyon on January 30. With things going south in recent times, the 29-year-old feels that a break from the tour is necessary to regain some mental confidence.Taking to social media recently, Muguruza stated that she has been finding it healthy to spend time with friends and family, adding that she will hence lengthen the period with her dear ones till the summer in an effort to completely re-group."Hey guys what's going on. Spending time with family and friends and it's really been healthy and amazing so I am going to lengthen this period till summer, therefore I am going to miss clay and grass season. Thanks for all the lovely messages and will be updating you guys," she wrote on Instagram.Garbine Muguruza via Instagram storiesReacting to the announcement, several fans on social media acknowledged Muguruza's decision, stating that it is important for a player to prioritize mental well-being."Nice to see Garbine Muguruza prioritizing her mental well being and extending her time away from the game to be around friends and family. She plans on returning this summer following the grass court season. Wish her all the best," one fan wrote in their tweet.Mike McIntyre@McIntyreTennisNice to see Garbine Muguruza prioritizing her mental well being and extending her time away from the game to be around friends and family. She plans on returning this summer following the grass court season. Wish her all the best. @JJlovesTennis172Nice to see Garbine Muguruza prioritizing her mental well being and extending her time away from the game to be around friends and family. She plans on returning this summer following the grass court season. Wish her all the best. 📷 @JJlovesTennis https://t.co/dVZl1ibIZ8Meanwhile, another fan opined that the break was good for Muguruza considering how "unhappy" she was on the court in recent games."I think this is good for her. She was so unhappy on court so for her mental health best to take the time away to recharge and decide when and if she wants to return to a sport she once loved. Anyone watching could see how uncomfortable and unhappy she was on the court lately," they wrote.JJC@jaymez428@popalorena I think this is good for her. She was so unhappy on court so for her mental health best to take the time away to recharge and decide when and if she wants to return to a sport she once loved. Anyone watching could see how uncomfortable and unhappy she was on the court lately@popalorena I think this is good for her. She was so unhappy on court so for her mental health best to take the time away to recharge and decide when and if she wants to return to a sport she once loved. Anyone watching could see how uncomfortable and unhappy she was on the court latelyHere are a few other fan reactions supporting Muguruza's decision:José Morgado@josemorgadoGarbiñe Muguruza out till at least the summer. Misses clay and grass. Good to see her finding some happiness outside the court.28011Garbiñe Muguruza out till at least the summer. Misses clay and grass. Good to see her finding some happiness outside the court. https://t.co/Q5FJoOuCq3The Tennis Letter@TheTennisLetterDisappointing news from Garbiñe Muguruza, she will be missed. But I hope she’s getting the break she needs. I really love that she’s being so open & honest about just needing some comfort from her loved ones. @GarbiMuguruza whenever you’re ready, tennis is waiting for you twitter.com/vanshv2k/statu…Vansh@vanshv2kAn update from Garbine Muguruza 🙂1812An update from Garbine Muguruza 🙂 https://t.co/MBxHNiR3BVDisappointing news from Garbiñe Muguruza, she will be missed. But I hope she’s getting the break she needs. I really love that she’s being so open & honest about just needing some comfort from her loved ones. @GarbiMuguruza whenever you’re ready, tennis is waiting for you ❤️ twitter.com/vanshv2k/statu…Srihari@srihariravi12Saddens me as a fan, but I'm glad that she's feeling rejuvenated mentally. If this is what she needs to be in the right state of mind then I'm all for it twitter.com/vanshv2k/statu…Vansh@vanshv2kAn update from Garbine Muguruza 🙂412An update from Garbine Muguruza 🙂 https://t.co/MBxHNiR3BVSaddens me as a fan, but I'm glad that she's feeling rejuvenated mentally. If this is what she needs to be in the right state of mind then I'm all for it twitter.com/vanshv2k/statu…Hendrik Pieterse 🇿🇦@HPiAnalytics59@BenRothenberg Garbine, so happy for you. Enjoy!! But, we would love to see you back at some point. The tour is poorer without you.4@BenRothenberg Garbine, so happy for you. Enjoy!! But, we would love to see you back at some point. The tour is poorer without you.July@julypenaall in for athletes prioritizing their health twitter.com/BenRothenberg/…Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergGarbiñe Muguruza enjoying her break from tour and extending it.27831Garbiñe Muguruza enjoying her break from tour and extending it. https://t.co/AE9BDnfhVLall in for athletes prioritizing their health twitter.com/BenRothenberg/…Tezzo3000@MauriceB__Love this tbh twitter.com/vanshv2k/statu…Vansh@vanshv2kAn update from Garbine Muguruza 🙂12912An update from Garbine Muguruza 🙂 https://t.co/MBxHNiR3BVLove this tbh twitter.com/vanshv2k/statu…𝕚𝕥 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕨𝕒𝕣, 𝕚𝕥 𝕨𝕒𝕤𝕟’𝕥 𝕗𝕒𝕚𝕣@E_Teezey1286Good for her. She did not look like she was enjoying the game. A break was needed. twitter.com/benrothenberg/…Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergGarbiñe Muguruza enjoying her break from tour and extending it.27831Garbiñe Muguruza enjoying her break from tour and extending it. https://t.co/AE9BDnfhVLGood for her. She did not look like she was enjoying the game. A break was needed. twitter.com/benrothenberg/…❤️💛💚@summxrbxbyyou know what good for her twitter.com/vanshv2k/statu…Vansh@vanshv2kAn update from Garbine Muguruza 🙂12912An update from Garbine Muguruza 🙂 https://t.co/MBxHNiR3BVyou know what good for her twitter.com/vanshv2k/statu…Garbine Muguruza feels it is essential to acknowledge the current situation and work hardGarbine Muguruza at the 2022 Toray Pan Pacific OpenGarbine Muguruza is optimistic despite all the recent miseries. The two-time Grand Slam champion opined that it is important to remain humble enough to acknowledge the setbacks and work the way through."In tennis everything changes very quickly, this sport has no memory. One week things can go very wrong for you and the next you can win a tournament. Keeping calm is essential, being humble enough to accept the situation and keep working hard," Muguruza said.Muguruza last played at the 2023 Lyon Open, where she suffered a first-round defeat at the hands of Linda Noskova (6-1, 6-4).