Updated February 26th, 2020 at 20:09 IST
Maria Sharapova retires: How fans reacted to the Russian star's announcement
Tennis ace Maria Sharapova announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 32. See how Twitterati reacted to her surprising revelation on Wednesday.
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Russian tennis legend Maria Sharapova has retired from the sport. Sharapova had created history by winning Wimbledon in 2004 at the tender age of just 17. The 32-year old had hinted at her retirement after her exit from this year's Australian Open. See how Twitter and her fans reacted to her spontaneous announcement on Wednesday.
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Maria Sharapova's career
Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo)
Sharapova won Wimbledon in 2004 at 17 years, 76 days old (3rd-youngest female winner in tournament history).
Her $38.8M in career prize money is 3rd-most in WTA history behind Serena Williams and Venus Williams. pic.twitter.com/tG64xK6gIG
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Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova retires
Breaking the news in an article for Vanity Fair, Maria Sharapova revealed, "I'm new to this, so please forgive me. Tennis -- I'm saying goodbye. Looking back now, I realise that tennis has been my mountain. My path has been filled with valleys and detours, but the views from its peak were incredible. After 28 years and five Grand Slam titles, though, I’m ready to scale another mountain, to compete on a different type of terrain."
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Twitter reacts to Maria Sharapova's retirement
Maria Sharapova has said goodbye to tennis.. my favourite female player since I was 13 years old... today’s a sad day pic.twitter.com/jFVd28HmI3
— Vicky 🥀||Hyde Park (@swiftxcomer)
Maria Sharapova retires from tennis! A bit of a shock! Would have thought there was more in the tank #tennis #retirement 🎾 pic.twitter.com/9Qtuiczakb
— Ciarán Halpin (@Halpojr)
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@MariaSharapova 🙏✌️Tennis is better today because of your competitive presence & great matches that were entertaining. I hope you find peace & success in the next stage of your life. You have a long road ahead of you. Stay significant and pertinent! https://t.co/DfsYkP685O
— Augustus Caesar’s Master (@ThomasC05493526)
Thank you @MariaSharapova for being part of my childhood, it was great pleasure watching u fight like a champion that you’re. Best wishes for the future. pic.twitter.com/6HSCGSirjS
— Kevin Darvish (@chaingangarmy7)
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Published February 26th, 2020 at 20:09 IST