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Tennis great and five-time Grand Slam winner, Maria Sharapova on Monday, August 25 was honoured on the sidelines of the ongoing tennis major - the US Open 2025 in the New York city. The 38-year-old who bid adieu to professional tennis in February 2020, on Monday was inducted in the International Tennis Hall of Fame alongside the Bryan brother - Bob and Mike.
Later in the day, the tennis great was presented with a special ring during a ceremony at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Russian international appeared in a beautiful black dress, reminding fans of her iconic 2004 tennis outfit while being honoured at the event.
Maria Sharapova presented with special ring after Hall of Fame induction at US Open
“New York City, what a special place and special court. You people have made such an incredible impact on my journey and my career,” the five-time Grand Slam champion said at the ceremony. The 38-year-old also thanked her supporters, who stood behind her in her 19-year-long tennis journey.
The Russian, who was a pioneer in mixing fashion with sports on the tennis court, has had a brilliant career. However, her career too was marred with controversy as she served a 15-month suspension for unintentional doping, but her achievements speak of volumes.
Sharapova, who turned pro in 2001, first reached No. 1 in August of 2005, and won a total of 36 singles career titles, 645 singles matches and more than $38 million in on-court prize money.
