Maria Sharapova discusses retirement preparations and business ventures
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:33 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Maria Sharapova stated in a recent interview with WSJ Leadership Institute that she began preparing for her life after tennis years before she left the sport. The five-time Grand Slam champion recognized early on that her tennis career would end sooner than other professions and took business courses and internships during her time off. She highlighted her growing profile in tennis as a platform for opportunities outside of the sport. After retiring at age 32, Sharapova has focused on business ventures, including her candy brand Sugarpova, launched in 2012. She emphasized the importance of personal growth beyond tennis.
- •Sharapova started planning for retirement years before leaving tennis.
- •She took business courses and internships, including at the NBA.
- •Sharapova won five Grand Slam titles during her tennis career.
- •She launched her candy brand Sugarpova in 2012.
- •Sharapova aims to leverage her tennis profile for future business ventures.
- 5:33 AMYahoo Sports — Maria Sharapova says she started preparing for retirement years before leaving tennis
"The five-time Grand Slam champ said she knew early on that being a tennis star gave her "a platform" that opened doors beyond the sport.
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