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What Happened to Maria Sharapova?
The Russian tennis superstar who completed a career Grand Slam — retired in 2020 and now a businesswoman.
Maria Sharapova won all four Grand Slams and was one of the best-paid athletes in the world. She retired from professional tennis in 2020 and is now a businesswoman, philanthropist and author.
A star born in Russia
Maria Sharapova was born in 1987 in Russia and moved to the United States as a child to train with the best. Her powerful baseline game and trademark fighting spirit quickly made her one of the most exciting players in tennis.
Completing the career Grand Slam
Sharapova won all four Grand Slam singles titles across her career — Wimbledon in 2004 at just 17, the US Open in 2006, the Australian Open in 2008, and the French Open in 2012 and 2014. That achievement placed her among the sport's elite.
A brand beyond tennis
Sharapova became one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, building an empire on endorsements and her own business. She founded Sugarpova, a candy company, and turned her name into a marketable global brand.
Where Maria Sharapova is now
Sharapova retired from professional tennis in February 2020, having long prepared for life after the game. She is now focused on her businesses, philanthropy and family. She remains one of the most recognizable athletes of her generation — her on-court greatness now matched by her off-court enterprise.
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Sources
- Maria Sharapova - Wikipedia — Wikipedia (2026-09-05)
- Maria Sharapova's business plan post retirement — Mid-Day (2026-09-05)