Maria Sharapova
Announces Retirement The five-time Grand Slam champion announced
her retirement from tennis after
a 19-year professional career. Sharapova turned pro in 2001 at the age of 14
and would go on to reach No. 1 in the
WTA rankings several times. The 32-year-old has cemented her legacy as a tennis great despite dealing with shoulder injuries and surgeries throughout her career. In 2016, she faced a 15-month suspension for
testing positive for a banned substance. Sharapova is also known for a her longtime rivalry and feud with tennis legend Serena Williams . Sharapova compiled a career record of 645-171
in singles which included 36 titles.