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.