Maria Sharapova “shocked” the tennis world after she announced her retirement at 32 years of age. The Russian beauty has been struggling for long with all sorts of injuries and finally decided to call it a career.
Maria inspired the next generation with her grit and incredible story that started when she emigrated to the United States at a very young age. Eventually, Maria won 5 slams, and 36 titles to become one of the most recognized athletes in the world.
Amanda Anisimova is widely considered as the “new Sharapova” for a wealth of reasons. Besides having a similar appearance, she also has her origins from Russia. Amanda has always admitted that Sharapova was her childhood idol and interesting enough; she is managed also by the same agency as Maria’s.
Why Amanda Anisimova is the new Sharapova. ASB CLASSIC TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Amanda posted the following message on Twitter:
“We are all going to miss you @MariaSharapova. You have inspired so many people, and have shown what true dedication and hard work is. It’s amazing what you have accomplished. Wishing you nothing but the best in your next chapter”
We are all going to miss you 😕 @MariaSharapova. You have inspired so many people, and have shown what true dedication and hard work is. It’s amazing what you have accomplished. Wishing you nothing but the best in your next chapter 💗
— Amanda Anisimova (@AnisimovaAmanda) February 27, 2020
Amanda Anisimova’s ranking and performance in 2020
Ranked world no.29, the American was supposed to play on the 26th of February. However, she conceded a walk over to Svetlana Kuznetsova in the 3rd round in Doha.
Amanda Anisimova’s most significant achievement of this season was reaching the semi-finals in Auckland.
Maria Sharapova’s ranking and performance in 2020
Currently ranked no.373, Maria played her last match on the 21st of January when she surrendered to Donna Vekic 6-3 6-4 in the 1st round of the Australian Open.
Amanda Anisimova and Maria Sharapova have never played each other.
