Maria Sharapova retires from professional tennis
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Hitman
Bionic Poster
Well, she wasn't an angel, that's for sure.
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
Ok. C yah
Mark-Touch
Legend
Keeping the Sharapova meme alive...
Not quite the same, but there's a Maria vs. Potapova match on later today.
Not quite the same, but there's a Maria vs. Potapova match on later today.
Dilexson
Hall of Fame
Classy.
Believe they're good friends. Somebody should post those on court imitations of her, lol.
helixx
Hall of Fame
Yeah. Him and Rafa were her best buddies on tour : )
RF-18
Talk Tennis Guru
End of an Era!
best legs
best shades
best clap backs
best resting ***** face
best shoulders
The definition of a fighter.
Brought big money to the wta, influenced whole generation of players. Tennis Icon! (no matter what haters say)
Lol!
terribleIVAN
Hall of Fame
You had to respect her ability.
But she was using gamesmanship almost to the same level as The Mother.
But what people are really expecting ?
Those are child stars, who will never know what's to be an ordinary person and will live in a make believe world for the majority of their lives.
But she was using gamesmanship almost to the same level as The Mother.
But what people are really expecting ?
Those are child stars, who will never know what's to be an ordinary person and will live in a make believe world for the majority of their lives.
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Deleted member 735320
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She won all 4 majors and is guaranteed a HOF place. She has her whole life ahead of her, a boatload of cash and still very pretty. Best wishes.
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
did she at least serve and volley once?
she said she will try before she retire in her book.
she said she will try before she retire in her book.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
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Deleted member 22147
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I love when these players retire, they try their hardest to write these poetic, eloquent pieces. In the end, they just sound sanctimonious and cringe worthy.
Many players over the years go out without much fanfare and that way is the best.
Many players over the years go out without much fanfare and that way is the best.
Rafa.the.Magnificent
G.O.A.T.
So hilarious! Thanks for posting that!
MurraysMetalHip
Hall of Fame
So who has the best legs and other issues now?
PeoplesChamp
Legend
I liked Sharapova back in the old days.
Feel the same way about WTA in general really.
Feel the same way about WTA in general really.
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I have some great memories watching her playing back in the day, AO 2012 final vs Azarenka was a very nice match.
That said, she seems to be taking herself way too seriously and is anything but down to earth. Sometimes I wonder whether her motivation was really winning in tennis in the first place, or rather the money and fame that came with it. Not that there is anything wrong with the letter, as it still takes a lot of talent to win what she did.
One thing I must admit is that I find her much more attractive now, with that more mature look. She looks very, very good in the video interview posted earlier on this page.
Wishing her all the best in the future.
That said, she seems to be taking herself way too seriously and is anything but down to earth. Sometimes I wonder whether her motivation was really winning in tennis in the first place, or rather the money and fame that came with it. Not that there is anything wrong with the letter, as it still takes a lot of talent to win what she did.
One thing I must admit is that I find her much more attractive now, with that more mature look. She looks very, very good in the video interview posted earlier on this page.
Wishing her all the best in the future.
Phoenix1983
G.O.A.T.
All players are has beens once they’ve retired.
The tour goes on irrespective.
I hope you agree, THUNDERVOLLEY.
Mr.Lob
G.O.A.T.
One of Sharapova's best matches...and my favorite. A 17 year old, and 13th rank, Sharapova destroying a prime Serena Williams in straight sets to win Wimbledon. Would have won many more slams if not for all the injuries.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
2004 was her best ever year against Serena. Not only did she beat her in the Wimbledon final but went on to beat her in the final of the WTA Tour Championships too. Back then it must have seemed that she was shaping up to become a real threat and rival to Serena.
PeoplesChamp
Legend
In that moment I thought for sure she'd win Wimbledon again in the coming years, but it never panned out for her. She had a pretty unique career managing the career slam with just 5 slams. Like some others have said, I'll miss those legs most of all though
AM75
Hall of Fame
Don't forget Roland Garros 2018 when Serena was so scared of the clay queen Sharapova that she gave her W/O.
NoleFam
Bionic Poster
Might want to check that head to head again.
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Bye Maria, will miss. Always been a fan.
marc45
G.O.A.T.
Phoenix1983
G.O.A.T.
No way is she greater than Henin.
TennisLBC
Professional
Can we dispense of the myth-building about Maria beating a "peak" or "prime" Serena in 2004?
Serena was not in peak form coming into 2004; not winning a single slam that year and was coming off of a knee injury the year prior. While Serena as seeded 1 at Wimbledon, she was ranked 10th; and later that year dropped out of the Top Ten. Maria has never beaten "peak" Serena.
Sharapova had a very good career; and I wish her all the best in retirement.
Serena was not in peak form coming into 2004; not winning a single slam that year and was coming off of a knee injury the year prior. While Serena as seeded 1 at Wimbledon, she was ranked 10th; and later that year dropped out of the Top Ten. Maria has never beaten "peak" Serena.
Sharapova had a very good career; and I wish her all the best in retirement.
Phoenix1983
G.O.A.T.
I don't think winning the career slam trumps being an all-round more dominant figure though. For instance, I wouldn't rank Agassi ahead of Connors or Lendl, despite that they all have 8 slams and he's the only one with a career slam.
Henin's dominance and 2 extra slams more than makes up for her lack of Wimbledon, IMHO.
PeoplesChamp
Legend
It doesn't make much sense as a Djokovic fan to criticize slam distribution since that is his argument over Nadal. You just want someone, anyone to have more slams than Federer. Btw, Cow is a stupid name. Have a nice day...
Capulin Zurdo
Hall of Fame
CYGS
Legend
That's not your original claim. Agreed that overall Henin is greater, but Sharapova is at least greater in one way (slam distribution), so you were wrong.
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
Honestly I'm just happy whenever they actually do mention tennis. I don't expect any of them to know what they're talking about.
I agree with that. What I admire about Maria is her willpower and professionalism. But she's barely adequate as an athlete.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Sad but not surprised to see her retire.
Had a fantastic career, unfortunately will be overshadowed by the doping scandal but she still helped boost women's tennis all over the world. Took the torch from Kournikova and highlighted interest for millions of people around the world.
Won 5 slams including the career grand slam, an Olympic silver medal, 2004 YEC, 36 career titles, was number 1 for 21 weeks and the Fed Cup.
Will always be known for stunning Serena at Wimbledon in 2004 and again at the YEC that year. Perhaps will be more known for the fact she never beat Serena ever again. The two did have an epic verbal rivalry with some iconic quotes however.
Had a fantastic career, unfortunately will be overshadowed by the doping scandal but she still helped boost women's tennis all over the world. Took the torch from Kournikova and highlighted interest for millions of people around the world.
Won 5 slams including the career grand slam, an Olympic silver medal, 2004 YEC, 36 career titles, was number 1 for 21 weeks and the Fed Cup.
Will always be known for stunning Serena at Wimbledon in 2004 and again at the YEC that year. Perhaps will be more known for the fact she never beat Serena ever again. The two did have an epic verbal rivalry with some iconic quotes however.
zvelf
Hall of Fame
She was still a top draw, but she lost 7 of her last 8 matches on tour and it didn't look like she was going to get a lot better, so was still quite limited as a draw. She will be missed though.
AnOctorokForDinner
Talk Tennis Guru
Fourth greatest WTA player in the XXI century so far behind the Williamses and Henin - not bad. Just makes the ATG cut due to CGS and longevity (11 years between first and last YEC qualification).
McGradey
Hall of Fame
She had a memorable grudge match against Wozniacki at the AO last year. Probably one of her last good wins. Sharapova was bashing the ball like a possessed demon and had way too much firepower for Wozniacki.
Her matches with Azarenka were totally unwatchable due to the constant banshee wailing. A shame as both were good players. Otherwise I’ve always had plenty of time for Sharapova’s aggreessive brand of tennis.
Her matches with Azarenka were totally unwatchable due to the constant banshee wailing. A shame as both were good players. Otherwise I’ve always had plenty of time for Sharapova’s aggreessive brand of tennis.
