In 2020, Sharapova ended her career by saying that she wanted to focus on other things and dedicate herself to those close to her.
“Balance has always been a very important part of my life. I tried to be interested not only in sports. I realized I needed other hobbies, from travel and design to business and entrepreneurship. It seems to me that lately we’ve all had to find new ways to keep the balance. It was necessary to participate in daily video conferences and answer phone calls, but don’t forget to spend time with family and friends, “said the tennis player.