Maria Sharapova Retires from Professional Tennis

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from professional tennis. “Tennis, I say goodbye to you,” Sharapova stated.

The tennis star began her professional career in 2001 and has won a total of five Grand Slam titles, including the Australian Open (2008), the French Open (2012, 2014), Wimbledon (2004), and the US Open (2006). She is also an Olympic silver medalist from the London Games. Throughout her career, Sharapova has claimed 39 titles on the WTA Tour.