Maria Sharapova Breaks Down in Rare Interview: “I Hated Tennis Some Days”
Maria Sharapova’s legendary composure has long been her trademark — but in a stunningly raw interview, she revealed a side of her career that fans never imagined.
“There were days I hated tennis,” Sharapova confessed, her voice breaking. The admission stunned viewers who’ve only seen her fierce dedication and icy focus on court.
She described waking up to grueling training schedules, battling injuries, and living under relentless scrutiny. “Some mornings, I just didn’t want to pick up a racquet,” she shared. “I felt trapped in something I was supposed to love.”
Sharapova also reflected on how early fame magnified the pressure. “When you win young, people expect you to keep winning — even when you’re exhausted or hurting,” she explained.
Yet even during her darkest moments, the love for the sport never truly disappeared. “It was complicated,” she admitted. “Tennis hurt me, but it also saved me.”
Fans praised her honesty, seeing in her words the reality behind the highlight reels. It’s a reminder that passion can coexist with pain — and that even icons question their path.
Sharapova’s vulnerability doesn’t diminish her legacy. Instead, it deepens it: showing that greatness isn’t built on constant love, but on the choice to keep fighting, even when love feels distant.
Her confession turned a champion into something more relatable: a human being who dared to be honest about the cost of her success.
