Career Achievements - Maria Sharapova inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame [1] - Sharapova is one of only 10 women in tennis history to achieve a career singles Grand Slam [2] - Sharapova won the Australian Open, Wimbledon, the French Open, and the US Open [2] Rivalry and Respect - Sharapova and Serena Williams' rivalry was described as electric and iconic [4][5] - Sharapova acknowledged the growing acknowledgment of female athletes' power, persistence, talent, and brains [7] - Sharapova and Williams developed a friendship with common ground and respect in recent years [7] Personal Journey - Sharapova came to the US with her father at seven years old with $700 [8] - Sharapova's father had a big vision and optimism despite having very little [9][10]
Maria Sharapova reflects on tennis career after Hall of Fame induction
NBC News·2025-08-25 18:30