After announcing her retirement in February 2020, “doll” Maria Sharapova completely left tennis to focus on family and business. However, recently, the 36-year-old beauty suddenly appeared in the stands at King National Stadium to watch the matches of the US Open.

Sharapova’s presence immediately attracted attention because this was the first time she was present at a major tennis event in more than 3 years. The media praised the nobility of the mother of one child. Some fans think that she has aged backwards since she retired from tennis.

Maria Sharapova appeared elegantly at the US Open tennis tournament on August 29

Maria Sharapova attentively watched the athletes compete on the field. Photo: Getty

Sharing in People, Sharapova said she is satisfied with her current life and praised the progress of young athletes.

“I am satisfied with what I have. I appreciate everything tennis has taught me and given me. But currently, I prefer to watch it instead of competing,” Sharapova revealed. “I want to watch young athletes compete, witness them shine like now. I think the US Open is the first tennis tournament I’ve attended since retiring. My current feelings are very special”.

Maria Sharapova during her playing days

The 2023 US Open will start until September 11 in the US. Sharapova is likely to continue to attend the next matches of the tournament.

Sharapova once held the world number 1 position in women’s tennis. She received many advertising contracts and for 11 consecutive years (2005-2016) held the position of the best-earning female athlete in the world.

She started dating businessman Alexander Gilkes since 2018 and the two welcomed their first little angel in April 2022.