Sharapova shouted loudly when being grateful to Serena Williams

On the evening of August 23, Sharapova joined the hall of international tennis fame in Newport, USA, 5 years after retiring. Right at the ceremony, the audience was surprised to see Serena Williams walking to the stage to introduce to the old opponent, which was not informed by the organizers. The presence of the owner of 23 Grand Slam women made people cheer, and Sharapova kept shouting. "Actually a few years ago, I would be as surprised as you guys. A few months ago, Sharapova texted me and asked if I could introduce her to the hall of fame. Before Sharapova ended the question, I agreed immediately. Because it was Sharapova.

This event marks a turning point in the ups and downs of the two former tennis players who were considered the number one rival of women's tennis. They met a total of 22 times from Wimbledon 2004, where Sharapova was shocked to lower Serena to first win the Grand Slam. The Russian player also won the WTA Finals final of the same year, but then lost the remaining 20 matches against the American opponent. They competed in the four Grand Slam finals and the 2012 London Olympic Games. In an interview in 2013, Serena implied that the opponent was boring and was dating "a guy with a dark heart", said to be Grigor Dimitrov. Bulgaria is also Serena's ex -boyfriend. By the time Sharapova published the Unstoppable memoirs, Williams also objected that many details were just "bullshit rumors".

    Sharapova cried when being grateful to Serena Williams

The hall of international tennis fame is the place to honor the retired players or characters, making great contributions to the tennis.. This event took place annually, this year there were three people named in the hall, Sharapova, and the brothers beat the Bryan men: Bob and Mike. The American player emphasized that behind the stress on the field, the two of them actually have many things in common. "I think Sharapova may be my sister ", 43 -year -old player added. "You are the quietness of my storm, yin and yang. Therefore, don't be surprised when I call Sharapova to tell about the problems in life, because women often do so " "Whenever I saw the name Sharapova next to the battle, I worked harder. That was part of the reason I became my own version ", the player won four Golds Olympic gold.

Sharapova could not help but touched, listening to every word of the senior. In the speech after that, she thanked Serena for being present and jokingly made the audience laugh. "I thought Serena would let me win once, but perhaps she won in the competition ", the 38 -year -old former tennis player said. turmeric. They began to be closer when attending fashion events, meeting at Met Gala, and gradually becoming friends. "Initially respect, then became friendship. And today, I am very honored to be called Maria as a eternal friend ," Serena said.

Sharapova retired in 2020 with 5 Grand Slam, a total of 36 WTA titles, an Olympic silver medal, and among the few female players who complete the Career Grand Grand Slam. She also stands out in the commercial aspect when 11 consecutive years is the female athletes with the highest income in the world, largely thanks to the advertising contract.

"I said once and now that is more correct, when I give my whole life to tennis, tennis has returned me a life. A great life. I'm grateful for that ," Sharapova closed the speech.