The Russian María Sharapova was one of the most important tennis players of the most recent decades on the international women’s tennis circuit. And even though she has already retired from competitive activity, to this day she continues to give something to talk about.
This time because of some statements he gave in the ‘Armchair Expert’ podcast about the hard childhood he had to become a professional tennis player.
“My mother did not come to visit me during the first two years that I was in the United States. That sometimes makes me think because now I have a 16-month-old son and I cannot conceive of leaving him at any time,” he indicated at the outset.
And then he delved deeper into this moment in his life.
“At that time, things were more complicated and getting a visa was also difficult. Also, I guess she realized what a privilege I had in being able to play a sport in the United States,” he added.
Finally, he shared an anecdote about the way he communicated with his mother.
“I didn’t have a cell phone and neither did she. I could only write letters to her and that didn’t ensure that I would see her again. If ‘FaceTime’ had existed in those years, I think we would have created a closer bond. But sadly that wasn’t the case,” he concluded. .
María Sharapova, Russian former tennis player, during a publicity event.
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How many WTA tournaments did Maria Sharapova win in her sports career?
In total, Sharapova won 39 trophies during her time on the WTA circuit. Her first consecration came in the 2004 edition of the Zurich tournament while her last came after the final of the Tianjin tournament.
In fact, these sporting achievements allowed her to reach the top of the international women’s circuit on August 22, 2005 and on other occasions during her sporting journey.
Who were the winners of the Grand Slam tournaments in the 2023 season?
The Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka was the first to win after the Australian Open. Then, the turn came to the Polish Iga Swiatek at Roland Garros while the Czech Marketa Vondrousova did the same at Wimbledon.
Finally, the American Coco Gauff won the last tournament of this category that was held in New York City.
2023-12-14 05:09:17
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