Doping offender goes into Hall of Fame
Former world number one Maria Sharapova is one of only ten women to win all four Grand Slam tournaments.
Maria Sharapova was world class on all surfaces
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Former world number one Maria Sharapova is one of only ten women to win all four Grand Slam tournaments.
A special but dubious honor for Maria Sharapova: The five-time Grand Slam winner will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame next year.
The organizers announced this on Thursday. “When you retire, you rarely get to think about your past because you move on so quickly with the responsibilities of life,” said the Russian: “This is an incredible recognition. Thank you so much.”
Former world number one Sharapova is one of only ten women to win all four Grand Slam tournaments. She also secured the silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
The biggest doping case in women’s tennis
In 2016, Sharapova was banned for 15 months after testing positive for the banned substance meldonium – the biggest doping case in women’s tennis to date. Sharapova announced her retirement in February 2020.
The ceremony, at which US doubles Bob and Mike Bryan will also be inducted into the Hall of Fame, will take place from August 21st to 23rd in Newport, Rhode Island. The choice was made by Hall of Fame members, historians, journalists and fans.
