"how worthy than laughter is what we continually shed tears about"
Seneca
Maria Sharapova is the most worthy decoration of the post-Soviet period of Russia.
There are athletes who strengthen the aspirations of fans and support the “joy of sports” in them - like Maria Sharapova.
There are athletes who personify the highest achievements - like Maria Sharapova.
There are athletes who, with their appearance, behavior, spontaneity and taste, affirm beauty in sports - like Maria Sharapova.
Her career history is unique and beautiful, as well as the one that completed it.
I am so suddenly sad to tears that it’s even funny.
The decision is certainly the right one. I looked anxiously at the latest performances. It is always impossible to show “royal tennis” when the time of possibilities has been exhausted. All that remains is to thank for all the joy, charm, lightness and ease, elegance and good manners, passion and endurance.
Please do not disappear from the courts, do not ignore matches of legends, no matter how ridiculous they may seem. We are incredibly pleased to see the former great champions joyful and healthy on the courts, in the coaching stands as Dinara in the Australian final.
What you alone know about how to win is not known to anyone else. How to remain the most beautiful tennis player throughout her career, to be a great champion and a successful woman!
