PARIS - Novak Djokovic hailed Maria Sharapova as a"legend" with"the mind of a champion" after the Russian superstar announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 32 on Wednesday .
"She's a very smart girl, someone that I know very well for a long time. She has the mind of a champion, someone that never gives up. She's shown that especially in the last five years. US legend Billie Jean King said Sharapova had been a"great champion" ever since becoming an overnight sensation as a 17-year-old Wimbledon champion in 2004.
"It was a pleasure to share the court with you @MariaSharapova. We always had great battles when we played and I have so much respect for your hard work and the way you always fight for everything," tweeted the Czech."You have achieved a lot in your life so far and I know this is just the start." "Obviously she was behind Serena, another great athlete. I would say after Serena she's probably the best after her.
Her life n tennis career into a movie?🤔🤔
She sure did a lot for the sport!
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