History of Maria Sharapova in Timeline
Maria Sharapova is a retired Russian professional tennis player. She achieved the world No. 1 ranking and held it for 21 weeks. Sharapova's career highlights include winning 36 WTA Tour-level singles titles. She is a five-time major champion and secured the WTA Tour Championships in 2004. Sharapova is one of ten women to complete a career Grand Slam in singles.
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1975: Chris Evert's Ranking
In 1975, Chris Evert achieved a ranking with 260 weeks.
1976: Evonne Goolagong's Ranking
In 1976, Evonne Goolagong achieved a ranking with 2 weeks.
1978: Martina Navratilova's Ranking
In 1978, Martina Navratilova achieved a ranking with 331 weeks.
1980: Tracy Austin's Ranking
In 1980, Tracy Austin achieved a ranking with 22 weeks.
1985: Chris Evert's Ranking
In 1985, Chris Evert achieved a ranking with 260 weeks.
1985: Back-to-back double bagels
In 1985, the Australian Open saw a player win in back-to-back double bagels. This was the first time a player won in back-to-back double bagels at a Grand Slam tournament since the 1985 Australian Open.
1986: Chernobyl Nuclear Accident Influence
In 1986, Maria Sharapova's parents left Gomel due to concerns about the regional effects of the Chernobyl nuclear accident, shortly before she was born.
April 1987: Maria Sharapova's Birth
On April 19, 1987, Maria Yuryevna Sharapova was born in Nyagan, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union.
1987: Martina Navratilova & Steffi Graf's Ranking
In 1987, Martina Navratilova achieved a ranking with 331 weeks and Steffi Graf achieved a ranking with 377 weeks.
1990: Family Move to Sochi
In 1990, the Sharapova family moved to Sochi, Russia, marking a significant change in their lives.
1991: Monica Seles's Ranking
In 1991, Monica Seles achieved a ranking with 178 weeks.
1991: First Tennis Racquet
In 1991, when Maria Sharapova was four years old, she received her first tennis racquet from Aleksandr Kafelnikov and began practicing regularly with her father.
1993: Tennis Clinic with Martina Navratilova
In 1993, at the age of six, Maria Sharapova attended a tennis clinic in Moscow run by Martina Navratilova, who recommended professional training at the IMG Academy.
1994: Move to the United States
In 1994, Yuri Sharapov and Maria Sharapova moved to the United States to pursue professional tennis training, despite limited financial resources.
1995: Arantxa Sánchez Vicario's Ranking
In 1995, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario achieved a ranking with 12 weeks.
1995: Signing with IMG
In 1995, Maria Sharapova was signed by IMG, which agreed to pay her annual tuition fee of $35,000 for her to stay at the academy, allowing her to enroll at the age of 9.
1996: Monica Seles's Ranking
In 1996, Monica Seles achieved a ranking with 178 weeks.
1997: Steffi Graf & Martina Hingis's Ranking
In 1997, Steffi Graf achieved a ranking with 377 weeks and Martina Hingis achieved a ranking with 209 weeks.
1998: Lindsay Davenport's Ranking
In 1998, Lindsay Davenport achieved a ranking with 98 weeks.
November 2000: Eddie Herr Championship Win
In November 2000, Maria Sharapova won the Eddie Herr International Junior Tennis Championships in the girls' 16 division at age 13.
2001: US Open Junior Tournament
In 2001, Maria Sharapova reached the second round of the US Open Junior Tournament.
2001: Turned Professional
In 2001, Maria Sharapova turned professional and started her journey as a tennis player, ultimately earning US$285 million.
2001: Martina Hingis & Jennifer Capriati's Ranking
In 2001, Martina Hingis achieved a ranking with 209 weeks and Jennifer Capriati achieved a ranking with 17 weeks.
2001: Third set contested in French Open final
In 2001, before the 2014 French Open, a third set was contested in the final.
2001: Professional Debut
In 2001, on her 14th birthday on April 19, Maria Sharapova made her professional debut in tennis.
August 2002: Lowest Ranking Since August 2002
Following the 2020 Australian Open, Sharapova's ranking fell to no. 369, marking her lowest ranking since August 2002.
October 2002: ITF Junior Ranking
On October 21, 2002, Maria Sharapova reached No. 6 in the ITF junior world singles ranking, highlighting her success in junior competitions.
2002: WTA Tournament and Junior Finals
In 2002, Maria Sharapova played her first WTA tournament at the Pacific Life Open and reached the finals of the girls' singles events at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
2002: Venus & Serena Williams and Jennifer Capriati's Ranking
In 2002, Venus Williams achieved a ranking with 11 weeks, Serena Williams achieved a ranking with 319 weeks, and Jennifer Capriati achieved a ranking with 17 weeks.
2002: Lowest Year-End Ranking Since 2002
In 2019, Sharapova ended the year ranked No. 131, which was her lowest year-end ranking since 2002.
2003: Earliest Exit from Miami Open Since First Appearance
At the Miami Open in 2003, Maria Sharapova experienced her earliest exit from the tournament since her first appearance, losing in the second round to Daria Gavrilova in straight sets.
2003: First Round Loss at Australian Open
For the first time since 2003, Maria Sharapova lost her opening match at a Grand Slam event, against Maria Kirilenko at the Australian Open.
2003: Kim Clijsters & Justine Henin's Ranking
In 2003, Kim Clijsters achieved a ranking with 20 weeks and Justine Henin achieved a ranking with 117 weeks.
2003: Wimbledon Debut
In 2003, Maria Sharapova debuted at Wimbledon, defeating 11th seed Jelena Dokić to reach the fourth round, marking her first win over a top-20 player.
2003: First Full Season and WTA Title
In 2003, Maria Sharapova played a full season, climbed into the top 50, captured her first WTA title at the Japan Open Tennis Championships, and won the Bell Challenge in Quebec City. She was also awarded the WTA Newcomer of the Year honor.
2004: Fall out of top 5 in world rankings
After Kremlin Cup in October 2004, Maria Sharapova fell out of the top 5 in the world rankings for the first time since 2004.
2004: US Open Loss
At the 2004 US Open, Maria Sharapova was upset in her third-round match by 30th seed Agnieszka Radwańska.
2004: Rise in WTA Rankings and French Open Quarterfinals
During the spring clay-court season in 2004, Maria Sharapova entered the top 20 on the WTA world rankings and reached the quarterfinals of the French Open for the first time.
2004: Amélie Mauresmo's Ranking
In 2004, Amélie Mauresmo achieved a ranking with 39 weeks.
2004: WTA Tour Championships
In 2004, Maria Sharapova won the WTA Tour Championships, adding to her growing list of achievements.
2004: Criticism from Anastasia Myskina
In 2004, after Sharapova defeated Anastasia Myskina at the WTA Tour Championships, Myskina criticized Sharapova's father's behavior. Myskina later stated she would stop playing for Russia if Sharapova joined the Fed Cup team the following season, due to his behavior. Assistant to Russia Fed Cup captain, Larisa Neiland, also criticised the father's behaviour.
August 2005: First World No. 1 Ranking
In August 2005, Maria Sharapova became the world No. 1 for the first time at the age of 18, making her the first Russian woman to achieve this ranking.
August 2005: First Asian and Russian Woman to Hold World No. 1 Ranking
On August 22, 2005, Maria Sharapova became the first Asian and Russian woman to hold the world No. 1 ranking in tennis.
September 2005: World No. 1 Ranking Again
On September 12, 2005, Maria Sharapova once again took the world No. 1 ranking after the US Open, marking another milestone in her career.
2005: Keen to Make Fed Cup Debut
At the end of 2005, Sharapova stated she was now keen to make her Fed Cup debut.
2005: Maria Sharapova's Ranking
In 2005, Maria Sharapova achieved a ranking with 21 weeks.
April 2006: Withdrawal from Fed Cup Tie Against Belgium
In April 2006, Sharapova withdrew from a Fed Cup tie against Belgium after stating she was keen to make her debut.
2006: Lindsay Davenport & Amélie Mauresmo's Ranking
In 2006, Lindsay Davenport achieved a ranking with 98 weeks and Amélie Mauresmo achieved a ranking with 39 weeks.
2006: Indian Wells Title
In 2006, Maria Sharapova claimed her first title in nine months at the Tier I tournament in Indian Wells, defeating Martina Hingis and Elena Dementieva.
2006: US Open Victory
In 2006, Maria Sharapova won the US Open tournament. This was the last time she had reached the quarterfinals of the US Open before 2012.
2006: Prescription of Mildronate
In 2006, Sharapova was prescribed mildronate by her doctor for several health issues.
February 2007: United Nations Goodwill Ambassador
In February 2007, Maria Sharapova became a United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador, focusing on the Chernobyl Recovery and Development Programme.
April 2007: Withdrawal from Fed Cup Tie Against Spain
In April 2007, Sharapova withdrew from a Fed Cup tie against Spain due to injuries.
July 2007: Withdrawal from Fed Cup Tie Against the United States
In July 2007, Sharapova withdrew from a Fed Cup tie against the United States due to injuries, leading to discussions about her eligibility for the Fed Cup final and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
2007: WTA Tour Championships Qualification
2007 was the last time Maria Sharapova qualified for the WTA Tour Championships before 2011.
2007: US Open Loss to Melanie Oudin
At the US Open in 2007, Maria Sharapova was defeated by American teenager Melanie Oudin in the third round.
February 2008: Fed Cup Debut
In February 2008, Sharapova made her Fed Cup debut in Russia's quarterfinal tie against Israel, winning both her singles rubbers and contributing to a 4–1 victory. She skipped the semifinals but was named to the team for the final, though she did not play due to a shoulder injury.
August 2008: Highest ranking since shoulder injury
In August 2008, Sharapova achieved her highest ranking since her shoulder injury.
2008: Justine Henin, Ana Ivanovic & Jelena Janković's Ranking
In 2008, Justine Henin achieved a ranking with 117 weeks, Ana Ivanovic achieved a ranking with 12 weeks and Jelena Janković achieved a ranking with 18 weeks.
2008: First top-10 finish since 2008
In 2008, Maria Sharapova had her last top-10 finish before 2011.
2008: Last Clay Loss After Winning First Set
In 2008, Maria Sharapova lost a match on clay to Dinara Safina in the fourth round at the French Open after winning the first set. This marked the last time until 2015 when she lost a match on clay after winning the first set.
2008: Top Seed at French Open
In 2008, Maria Sharapova was the top seed at the French Open, before being the top seed at Wimbledon in 2012.
2008: Australian Open Title
In 2008, Maria Sharapova won the Australian Open, marking another significant achievement in her tennis career.
2008: Eligibility for the 2008 Beijing Olympics
In 2008, some of Sharapova's Russian teammates implied that she was attending the Fed Cup final only to enable her to play at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
February 2009: Top 10 ranking
In February 2009, Maria Sharapova was outside the top 10 in world rankings.
2009: Dinara Safina & Jelena Janković's Ranking
In 2009, Dinara Safina achieved a ranking with 26 weeks and Jelena Janković achieved a ranking with 18 weeks.
2009: US Open Series
In 2009, during the US Open Series, Sharapova reached two consecutive finals, losing to Victoria Azarenka at the Bank of the West Classic, and to Kim Clijsters at the Western & Southern Open. At the US Open, Sharapova, seeded 14th, advanced to the fourth round but was defeated by Caroline Wozniacki.
2010: Changes to Forehand Swing
From 2010 onwards, after returning from shoulder surgery, Sharapova modified her forehand swing to incorporate more topspin, which improved her performance on clay courts but impacted her game on faster surfaces.
2010: Caroline Wozniacki's Ranking
In 2010, Caroline Wozniacki achieved a ranking with 71 weeks.
2010: Worst Grand Slam Result Since 2010
In 2018, Sharapova exited Wimbledon with a three set lost to Vitalia Diatchenko despite being up a set and serving for the match. This marked her worst Grand Slam result since the 2010 Australian Open and her first ever opening round loss at Wimbledon.
June 2011: Named a Tennis Legend by Time
In June 2011, Maria Sharapova was named one of the "30 Legends of Women's Tennis: Past, Present and Future" by Time magazine.
2011: Indian Wells
Caroline Wozniacki was the 2011 Indian Wells champion before Sharapova won the tournament in 2013.
2011: Kim Clijsters's Ranking
In 2011, Kim Clijsters achieved a ranking with 20 weeks.
2011: US Open and WTA Tour Championships
In 2011, Sharapova entered the US Open, where she was upset by Flavia Pennetta. She climbed to world No. 2 in the rankings. She retired against Petra Kvitová in the quarterfinal of the Pan Pacific Open due to an ankle injury and withdrew from the China Open. She withdrew during the round-robin stage of the WTA Tour Championships due to her ankle injury and ended the year as No. 4 in the world.
2011: Coaching Change and Auckland Open
In 2011, Sharapova hired Thomas Högstedt as a coach, joining Michael Joyce. She also participated in the Auckland Open, where she was top-seeded but lost in the quarterfinals to Gréta Arn. Following this, Sharapova ended her cooperation with Joyce.
2011: Australian Open and Return to Top 10
In 2011, Sharapova participated in the Australian Open, reaching the fourth round before losing to Andrea Petkovic. She withdrew from the Dubai Championships and the Qatar Open due to an ear infection. She returned to the tour at the BNP Paribas Open, reaching the semifinal. At Key Biscayne, she reached the final but was defeated by Victoria Azarenka. Following this result, Sharapova returned to the top 10 for the first time since February 2009.
2011: Madrid Open and Italian Open
In 2011, during the clay-court season, Sharapova participated in the Madrid Open and the Italian Open, where she won the title after defeating Caroline Wozniacki in the semifinals and Samantha Stosur in the final. At the French Open, she reached the semifinals, losing to Li Na.
2011: Loss in 2011 Fed Cup Tie
In the 2011 first-round Fed Cup tie, Sharapova played Virginie Razzano of France and lost.
March 2012: Named One of the Greatest of All Time by Tennis Channel
In March 2012, Maria Sharapova was named one of the "100 Greatest of All Time" by Tennis Channel.
2012: Maria Sharapova & Victoria Azarenka's Ranking
In 2012, Maria Sharapova achieved a ranking with 21 weeks and Victoria Azarenka achieved a ranking with 51 weeks.
2012: French Open and Olympic Medal
In 2012, Maria Sharapova claimed the French Open, completing her career Grand Slam, and also won an Olympic silver medal in women's singles at the London Olympics.
2012: Stuttgart Win Streak Begins
In 2012, Maria Sharapova won the Stuttgart tournament. This was the first of three consecutive wins at the tournament.
2012: Olympic Debut and Silver Medal
In 2012, Sharapova made her Olympic debut at the London Summer Olympics. She won a silver medal in the singles draw, losing to Serena Williams in the final.
2012: Australian Open Final and Ranking Improvement
In 2012, Sharapova withdrew from the Brisbane International due to an ankle injury. At the Australian Open, she advanced to the final but lost to Victoria Azarenka. As a result, her ranking improved to world No. 3. She then played in the Open GDF Suez in Paris, where she lost in the quarterfinals.
2012: French Open Victory and Olympic Flag Bearer
In 2012, Sharapova won the French Open, securing her fourth career Grand Slam title and completing a Career Grand Slam. She was also chosen to bear the flag for the Russian Olympic Committee at the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.
2012: Indian Wells, Miami, and Stuttgart Tournaments
In 2012, at the Indian Wells Open, Sharapova advanced to the final but lost to Victoria Azarenka. At the Sony Ericsson Open, she lost in the final to Agnieszka Radwańska. She won her first title of the year at the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart, defeating Victoria Azarenka. At the Madrid Open, she was defeated by Serena Williams.
August 2013: Shoulder injury
In August 2013, Sharapova did not play due to a recurring shoulder injury.
2013: Stuttgart Win Streak Continues
In 2013, Maria Sharapova won the Stuttgart tournament for the second consecutive year.
2013: First Opening Round Loss Since 2013
In 2013, Sharapova recorded her first opening round loss since 2013, with a straight-sets loss to eighth seed Magdaléna Rybáriková at the Kremlin Cup.
2013: Australian Open and Semifinal Loss
In 2013, Sharapova withdrew from the Brisbane International due to a collarbone injury. She started her season at the Australian Open, where she lost to Li Na in the semifinals.
2013: Victoria Azarenka's Ranking
In 2013, Victoria Azarenka achieved a ranking with 51 weeks.
2014: Second French Open Title
In 2014, Maria Sharapova won her second French Open title, marking her fifth major championship.
2014: Stuttgart Win Streak Completed
In 2014, Maria Sharapova won the Stuttgart tournament for the third consecutive year.
2014: Last US Open Win Until 2017
In 2014, was Maria Sharapova's last US Open win, until 2017. In 2017, she opened the US Open against world No. 2, Simona Halep, and won in three sets.
2015: First Grasscourt Win since 2015
At the Mallorca Open in 2019, Sharapova made a return after being away for four months. She defeated Viktória Kužmová in straight sets, recording her first grasscourt win since 2015. Her run ended in the second round. At Wimbledon, she retired in the first round. She ended the year ranked No. 131, her lowest year-end ranking since 2002.
2015: 2015 Season Kickoff and Brisbane International Win
In 2015, Maria Sharapova started her season at the Brisbane International as the top seed, receiving a bye in the first round. She went on to defeat Yaroslava Shvedova, Carla Suárez Navarro, and Elina Svitolina, reaching the final without dropping a set. She won against Ana Ivanovic in three sets. This marked Sharapova's tenth win over Ivanovic and her 34th title, extending her streak of winning at least one title every year for 13 consecutive years. It was also only her second title in Australia.
2015: 2015 Fed Cup Performance
In 2015, Sharapova helped Russia earn a place in the Fed Cup semifinals after beating Pole Urszula Radwańska and her sister Agnieszka Radwańska. She withdrew from the semifinal but joined the team for the final against Czech Republic, winning both of her matches. Despite her wins, Russia lost the final 3–2.
January 2016: Failed Drug Test at Australian Open
In January 2016, Maria Sharapova failed a drug test at the Australian Open, testing positive for meldonium, a substance that had been banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) effective January 1, 2016.
January 2016: Meldonium Added to Banned List
In January 2016, meldonium was added to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)'s list of banned substances.
March 2016: Denial of Missed Warnings
On March 11, 2016, Sharapova used Facebook to deny reports that she had received five warnings about meldonium being banned.
March 2016: Failed Drug Test Announcement
On March 7, 2016, Sharapova revealed she had failed a drug test at the 2016 Australian Open due to testing positive for meldonium, which had been added to WADA's banned substances list on January 1, 2016. She was provisionally suspended by the ITF effective from March 12, 2016.
June 2016: Suspension from Tennis
On June 8, 2016, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) suspended Maria Sharapova from playing tennis for two years due to a failed drug test.
September 2016: CAS Hearing Findings
Following hearings on September 7 and 8, 2016, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) panel determined that Sharapova had a reduced perception of risk while using Mildronate due to several factors. These included her long-term use, openness about it, consultation with her doctor, and lack of specific warnings. However, the panel also noted her failure to disclose meldonium use on doping control forms and her agent's negligence.
October 2016: Reduction of Sharapova's Ban
In October 2016, Maria Sharapova's ban was reduced from 24 months (2 years) to 15 months, starting from January 26, 2016, the date of the drug test she had failed.
October 2016: Suspension Reduction
On October 4, 2016, Maria Sharapova's suspension was reduced to 15 months, starting from the date of the failed test, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport found "no significant fault".
2016: Angelique Kerber's Ranking
In 2016, Angelique Kerber achieved a ranking with 34 weeks.
2016: Stanford Classic and Injury
In 2016, Maria Sharapova played her first hard court tournament since the Australian Open at the Stanford Classic, defeating Jennifer Brady in three sets. She withdrew from the next round with a left arm injury and also withdrew from the Canadian Open due to the same injury.
2016: Withdrawal from Brisbane International
In 2016, Maria Sharapova was the defending champion at the Brisbane International, but she withdrew hours before her first-round match against Ekaterina Makarova due to a left forearm injury. She was replaced by Margarita Gasparyan.
2016: Explanation of Meldonium Use
In 2016, Sharapova explained that she had been taking a medicine called mildronate for ten years, prescribed by her family doctor, unaware that it also had the name meldonium and had become a prohibited substance on January 1, 2016.
2016: Reactions to Sharapova's Announcement
In 2016, after Sharapova's announcement, many fellow tennis players reacted with little support. Some, like John McEnroe and Pat Cash, expressed disbelief, while others, such as Jennifer Capriati, suggested stripping her of titles. Serena Williams commended Sharapova for being upfront. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray condemned Sharapova, while Novak Djokovic expressed sympathy but acknowledged the need for punishment. The Russian Tennis Federation defended Sharapova.
2016: First Grand Slam Quarterfinal
In the fourth round, Sharapova was set to play Serena Williams, but Williams withdrew due to injury, giving Sharapova a walkover into her first Grand Slam quarterfinal since the 2016 Australian Open.
2016: Seeded For The First Time Since Suspension
Sharapova performance in the Italian Open in 2018 improved her ranking inside the top 30, she was seeded for the first time since her suspension at the 2016 Australian Open.
April 2017: Return to WTA Tour
In April 2017, Maria Sharapova returned to the WTA Tour at the Stuttgart Open following her suspension.
April 2017: Return to WTA Tour and First Victory
In April 2017, Maria Sharapova returned to the WTA Tour, receiving wildcards to compete in the Women's Stuttgart Open, Madrid Open, and Italian Open. On April 26, she played her first match of her comeback at the Porsche Grand Prix, defeating Roberta Vinci in straight sets to advance to the second round, marking her first victory since her return.
2017: Withdrawal from Italian Open and French Open Wildcard Denial
In 2017, Maria Sharapova played in the Madrid Open and the Italian Open. At the Italian Open, she had to retire in the third set due to a thigh injury. Shortly before her match, the French Federation president announced that Sharapova would not receive a wildcard for the 2017 French Open.
2017: Serena Williams, Karolína Plíšková, Garbiñe Muguruza & Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber's Ranking
In 2017, Serena Williams achieved a ranking with 319 weeks, Karolína Plíšková achieved a ranking with 8 weeks, Garbiñe Muguruza achieved a ranking with 4 weeks, Simona Halep achieved a ranking with 64 weeks and Angelique Kerber achieved a ranking with 34 weeks.
2018: Caroline Wozniacki's Ranking
In 2018, Caroline Wozniacki achieved a ranking with 71 weeks.
2018: Launched Mentoring Program
In 2018, Maria Sharapova launched a new program to mentor women entrepreneurs, contributing to the support and development of female leadership.
2018: 2018 Season Start and Australian Open Return
In 2018, Sharapova began her season at the Shenzhen Open, reaching the semifinals. She then returned to the Australian Open for the first time since her suspension, losing to Angelique Kerber in the third round. She later pulled out of the Dubai Tennis Championships due to a forearm strain.
2018: 2018 French Open Campaign
In 2018, Sharapova's run ended with a straight sets loss to world No. 3 Garbiñe Muguruza in the quarterfinals.
2019: Naomi Osaka, Simona Halep & Ashleigh Barty's Ranking
In 2019, Naomi Osaka achieved a ranking with 25 weeks, Simona Halep achieved a ranking with 64 weeks and Ashleigh Barty achieved a ranking with 121 weeks.
2019: 2019 Season
In 2019, Sharapova began her season at the Shenzhen Open, reaching the quarterfinals. She played in the Australian Open, reaching the fourth round, and recorded her first win in Russia in thirteen years at the St. Petersburg Ladies' Trophy. She withdrew from several tournaments due to a shoulder injury, for which she had minor surgery.
February 2020: Retirement Announcement
On February 26, 2020, Sharapova announced her retirement from tennis in an essay published in Vanity Fair and Vogue, marking the end of her career after a defeat to Vekic in Melbourne.
2020: Retirement from Tennis
In 2020, Maria Sharapova officially retired from professional tennis.
2020: 2020 Season
In 2020, Sharapova began her season at an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi, where she defeated Ajla Tomljanović. She then played at the Brisbane International and the Kooyong Classic, but faced challenges due to smoke from wildfires. At the 2020 Australian Open, she was defeated in the first round, leading to her lowest ranking since August 2002.
2022: Ashleigh Barty & Iga Świątek's Ranking
In 2022, Ashleigh Barty achieved a ranking with 121 weeks and Iga Świątek achieved a ranking with 125 weeks.
2023: Aryna Sabalenka's Ranking
In 2023, Aryna Sabalenka achieved a ranking with 81 weeks.
2024: Iga Świątek's Ranking
In 2024, Iga Świątek achieved a ranking with 125 weeks.
2025: Aryna Sabalenka's Ranking
In 2025, Aryna Sabalenka achieved a ranking with 81 weeks.
2025: Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
In 2025, Maria Sharapova was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, cementing her legacy in the sport.
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