Tennis World Reacts to Maria Sharapova's Retirement
Former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova and five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova announced her retirement from tennis on Wednesday. Sharapova has been one of the biggest stars in the women's game ever since she broke on to the tennis scene in 2004 when she won Wimbledon.
Known for her great work ethic, Sharapova was praised by several tennis past & present players for her outstanding career. Here are some reactions to Sharapova's retirement.
From the day @MariaSharapova won her first #Wimbledon title at age 17, she has been a great champion. A 5x major champion and a former World No. 1, her business success is just as impressive as her tennis achievements. Maria, the best is yet to come for you! #MissYouMaria
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) February 26, 2020
— Donna Vekic (@DonnaVekic) February 26, 2020
Wishing you all the best for the next amazing chapters of your life! 🌟@MariaSharapova https://t.co/T3oUGTYWj6
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) February 26, 2020
Such a champion! It was a privilege to grow up alongside @MariaSharapova in Bradenton. 5 Grand Slams, 36 tournament titles, and 645 match wins....really incredible! https://t.co/WNiVI5Agjs
— Kei Nishikori (@keinishikori) February 27, 2020
Congrats on a stellar career @MariaSharapova . Thank you for all that you have done for our sport, but most of all, thank you for being there for me in the darkest of moments in Puerto Rico. You showed your simplicity, sincerity, wonderful personality and humility through it all. pic.twitter.com/66mZzp8GEM
— Monica Puig (@MonicaAce93) February 26, 2020
It’s been an honor to have worked with such an amazing athlete and person. I’ll miss her on court and outside. I’m sorry we couldn’t work together for longer.But I know our paths will cross again and I can’t wait for it. In the meantime, good luck with everything @MariaSharapova pic.twitter.com/Fpvx6EvJXm
— Riccardo Piatti (@RPiatti) February 26, 2020
It was a pleasure to share the court with you @MariaSharapova We always had great battles when we played and I have so much respect for your hard work and the way you always fight for everything. You have achieved a lot in your life so far and I know this is just the start 🤗 pic.twitter.com/PLi1Od4Eru
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) February 26, 2020
I want to wish @MariaSharapova a happy “retirement.” I know you will stay busy. Congratulations on a super career. Enjoy what’s ahead! 💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/BBy8Ah6VgC
— Annika Sorenstam (@ANNIKA59) February 27, 2020
One of the best fighters I’ve ever seen. Congrats on your HOF career. I was a huge fan @MariaSharapova
— Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) February 26, 2020
"I haven’t known you for so long but long enough to know you are not only a great champion, that I have learnt a lot from, but most of all a great human being. Thank you for all the memories and good luck in your next endeavours." - @janniksin on @MariaSharapova (IG) pic.twitter.com/A2gJxGeuIU
— ATP Tour (@atptour) February 26, 2020
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