
Maria Sharapova Hangs The Racket, Quits Tennis
By Elite Reporter
Maria Sharapova, a celebrated lawn tennis player, has thrown in the towel after she decided to retire from the game.
Sharapova, who retired Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at age 32, was a star on and off the tennis court, reaching No. 1 in the rankings, winning five Grand Slam titles and making millions of dollars in endorsement deals.
Here is a look at her Grand Slam singles Titles:
2004
Upset two-time defending champion Serena Williams 6-1, 6-4 in the Wimbledon final to win her first Grand Slam title at 17. Sharapova became the third-youngest winner at a tournament that began in the 1870s.
Sharapova in action
2006
Won the U.S. Open for her second major title, beating Justine Henin 6-4, 6-4 in the final.
2008
Won the Australian Open for th...