Tennis player Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 32.
The former world number one revealed her decision in the form of ‘exclusive’ articles for both Vogue and Vanity Fair magazines, which both carried an essay titled: ‘Tennis – I’m saying goodbye’.
Via Eurosport
epa08249396 (FILE) – Maria Sharapova of Russia poses in front of the Eiffel Tower with her trophy for winning the women’s final of the French Open in Paris, France, 08 June 2014 (re-issued 26 February 2020). Five-time grand slam champion Sharapova announced her retirement from professional tennis according to reports 26 February 2020. EPA-EFE/ETIENNE LAURENT
epa08145946 Donna Vekic of Croatia in action against Maria Sharapova of Russia on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament during a first round match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, 21 January 2020. EPA-EFE/SCOTT BARBOUR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY
epa08146061 Donna Vekic of Croatia celebrates after winning against Maria Sharapova of Russia on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament during a first round match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, 21 January 2020. EPA-EFE/SCOTT BARBOUR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY
epa08147631 Maria Sharapova of Russia in action during her first round match against Donna Vekic of Croatia at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, 21 January 2020. EPA-EFE/SCOTT BARBOUR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
epa08146096 Maria Sharapova of Russia in action against Donna Vekic of Croatia on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament during a first round match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, 21 January 2020. EPA-EFE/SCOTT BARBOUR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY
epa08147658 Maria Sharapova of Russia in action during her first round match against Donna Vekic of Croatia at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, 21 January 2020. EPA-EFE/SCOTT BARBOUR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
epa08147661 Maria Sharapova of Russia in action during her first round match against Donna Vekic of Croatia at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, 21 January 2020. EPA-EFE/SCOTT BARBOUR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
epa08249388 (FILE) – Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova is being silhouetted during her second round match against Karin Knapp of Italy at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 16 January 2014 (re-issued 26 February 2020). Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 32, media reports claimed on 26 February 2020. EPA-EFE/FRANCK ROBICHON
epa08249385 (FILE) – Maria Sharapova of Russia holds the championship plate trophy after defeating defending champion Serena Williams of the US in the ladies’ singles final on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, Saturday 03 July 2004 (reissued 26 February 2020). Five-time grand slam champion Sharapova announced her retirement from professional tennis according to reports 26 February 2020. EPA-EFE/VASSIL DONEV
epa08249383 (FILE) – Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova waves to supporters after defeating Belinda Bencic of Swizerland in their fourth round match of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 24 January 2016 (re-issued 26 February 2020). Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 32, media reports claimed on 26 February 2020. EPA-EFE/LYNN BO BO
epa08249384 (FILE) – Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova waves to supporters after defeating Belinda Bencic of Swizerland in their fourth round match of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 24 January 2016 (re-issued 26 February 2020). Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 32, media reports claimed on 26 February 2020. EPA-EFE/LYNN BO BO
