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The Russian tennis legend, Maria Sharapova, recently graced the Grand Slam event in New York albeit in a different avatar. Instead of the spectacular display of her prowess on the court, the former tennis ace was there at the US Open as a spectator. The 5-time singles Grand Slam champion now prefers to watch the game from the stands as she has been loving her post-tennis career, according to her new revelations.

Following her farewell season in 2020, the 36-year-old has kept herself busy with her $120,000,000 business empire, particularly after embracing motherhood. Emphasizing the same, the former US Open champion recently delved deep into juggling parental duties with her business endeavors.

Maria Sharapova opens up about diligently keeping up with her off-court duties

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Even after putting down the racket, the Russian tennis legend has been striving for perfection, however, in her off-court endeavors. During her post-retirement journey, Sharapova has successfully ventured into the entrepreneurial industry with a lot of different ventures including her premium candy brand, Sugarpova. According to Forbes, the former tennis ace’s business empire, which also includes her investments in various beauty brands, has a net worth estimated at $195 million.

At the same time, the 36-year-old is also ardently pursuing her parental duties for her newborn baby, Theodore. However, along with many important responsibilities also come the great deal of challenges that she is currently facing. Speaking about the same in an interview with People, Sharapova said, “But every week presents a new set of challenges!”

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Given her recent revelations, the former Russian tennis player has diligently embarked on her post-tennis journey. Even though she has the support of her husband and family, the former Wimbledon champion still finds it quite challenging to juggle the duties of being a mother and entrepreneur. However, still loyal to her passion, Sharapova has once again decided to pick up the racket for a special event in New York.

Sharapova to volley on a floating tennis court

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In addition to being a spectator at the US Open, the former World No. 1 will also captain an extraordinary tennis voyage in New York. Adhering to her obligations to her sponsorship brand, Evian, the 36-year-old will cruise along on a floating tennis court in the Hudson River, celebrating the championship match of the hard court major tournament.

Guests can experience the innovative viewing experience of the US Open, and even win a chance to volley alongside the five-time singles Grand Slam champion. Sharapova will once again pick up the racket for the spectators on the waterside court. What do you think of the Russian tennis beauty captaining the unique on-court voyage? Let us know in the comments section.

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