‘My Body Just Wasn’t There’ – Russian Tennis Beauty Maria Sharapova Reveals True Passion for the Sport as She Gets Candid About Adversities During Career
Despite being one of the most successful stars in the sport, Maria Sharapova has had to face many difficulties during her tennis career. At a young age, she left her native country to move to the United States with her father to pursue her tennis ambition.
It was a career-changing decision that eventually bore fruit. Subsequently, she toiled hard before finding success on the big stage. Recently, Sharapova talked about getting motivated despite facing many difficulties in her career.
While at the peak of her career, the Russian star suffered a major blow as she tested positive for a banned substance in 2016. As a result, she faced a 15-month suspension. She made a comeback in 2017 before eventually calling an end to her illustrious career in 2020. In her recent guest appearance, she provides some valuable advice for upcoming tennis stars.
Further, she went on to add, “And the second that the gate closed, I realized that this is where it matters. This is what matters to me. This is where I can improve.” The former World Number 1 also went on to acknowledge her close ones who supported and guided her during these times.