Former Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova was one of the most sought-after athletes by top brands and this led to the former World No. 1 accumulating enormous wealth.
Four years past her retirement, Maria Sharapova is still an influential figure. The 36-year-old won five Grand Slam titles and is among the rare names who have won a career Grand Slam title.
Maria Sharapova is one of the most respected names in the history of the sport. The Russian former World No. 1 is one of the only 10 women to have completed the Career Grand Slam.
The Brisbane International kicked off the year in an elegant style. With the very open draw consisting of top-ranked players as well as returning stars, the fans were very much invested in this tournament.
Former WTA No. 1 Karolina Pliskova recently spilled the beans about the current state of women's tennis, which she believes is lacking the aura and personalities of iconic players.
Maria Sharapova was one of the biggest stars we've had in recent memory, yet moving on from tennis wasn't hard for her. Sharapova's story was sensational as she emerged as a teenager and quickly captivated the world.
Formula One was in Abu Dhabi this weekend, and Ons Jabeur and Maria Sharapova took the opportunity to meet during the event as they both attended it. Maria Sharapova is a legendary former WTA player who was one of the most popular tennis players ever.
The prize money disparity between the ATP and WTA has been a hot topic this year, and former player Maria Sharapova chimed in on it. The Russian was never among those tennis players struggling with money because she was one of the best while she played.
Maria Sharapova believes tennis has an "engagement" problem and seemingly channeling her criticism on the WTA for failing to market its product and the players.
Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion after the most recent US Open, and Maria Sharapova was happy to see her win her first Grand Slam on native soil. Not many had Coco Gauff winning her maiden Grand Slam on their bingo card for 2023 and for much of this year, it was clear why.
Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova had some iconic moments together and one of those was actually a dinner once. Djokovic and Sharapova have known each other since they were young tennis players on Tour.
Maria Sharapova is not planning a tennis comeback dismissing the idea altogether in a recent talk with Rennae Stubbs. Maria Sharapova has been retired for a while now however she only became a mother recently .
Mirra Andreeva is one of the most talented players on the WTA Tour, and she's showing her talent since early teenage years. The 16-year-old made her mark on the WTA Tour with great performances at Roland Garros and Wimbledon .
Maria Sharapova is preparing for her wedding with long-term partner and fiance Alexander Gilkes, according to reports. Sharapova and Gilkes have reportedly been in a relationship since early 2018 when the pair were seen together in public in Los Angeles.
Longtime agent Max Eisenbud knows Maria Sharapova as well as anybody, and he talked about her recently during an episode of the Tennis Podcast. Eisenbud has worked with several tennis players over the course of his career including current players such as Emma Raducanu.
Emma Raducanu has been urged to seek advice from WTA legend Maria Sharapova to help her adjust to the limelight quicker. Raducanu’s star has risen considerably in the last twelve months since winning the US Open as a teenager, with endorsement deals rolling in but her tennis struggling for momentum.
Those who know the background between Sharapova and Serena were shocked. The two met on the court 22 times during their careers, and Williams won 20 of those matches.
When the Williams sisters hit professional tennis as two Black girls from Compton, it marked a sea change in the sport. Not just because of their background, but because both Venus and her younger sister Serena would quickly rise to the pinnacle of the sport.
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