Maria Sharapova has established herself as one of the most successful tennis players of all time. Apart from her career, the Russian star’s personal life has also garnered much attention from her fans, like the tattoo behind her neck that symbolizes her glorious career.

When it was first noticed, the tattoo written in Hindi had become the talk of the town. The Russian player bid farewell to tennis in 2020, but before that, she made sure to mark her name on the list of modern-day greats.

Maria Sharapova’s ‘Jeet’ tattoo

The 5-time Grand Slam champion started her journey in tennis by overcoming several difficulties. Sharapova understood early in her life the sacrifices that her passion would demand. She left her country at a young age with her father to train in the US. She also had to leave her mother in her home country for a few years.

She got a tattoo behind her neck that depicted the life she led. It was the Hindi word ‘Jeet’ meaning ‘win’ or ‘victory’.

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The tattoo was a constant reminder of her passion, and she surely delivered. Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam champion, set her own legacy in the realm of tennis.

The player has clinched 36 singles titles during her almost 2-decade-long career. On the court, she shared a classic rivalry with 23-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams. Even though the H2H is in the favor of Serena Williams by a ratio of 20-2; she proved to be tough competition for the American player throughout their rivalry.

What is Maria Sharapova doing now?

The Russian superstar welcomed her first child, a baby boy, Theodore, with her fiance Alexander Gilkes. After her retirement, Sharapova is now focused on raising her child, along with expanding her business ventures.

Over the years she has built a name for herself in business through successful ventures like her candy company, Sugarpova. She continues to work with various brands and has kept her off-court professional life up to date.

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