Maria Sharapova has lavished praise on the new generation in women’s tennis, singling out Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva as particularly exciting talents.
Sharapova is set to feature in the second edition of the Pickleball Slam, joining forces with John McEnroe to take on Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf for a $1 million purse. The blockbuster showdown will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Florida, on Sunday, February 4.
Despite making the transition to pickleball, Maria Sharapova remains connected to the tennis world, keeping a close eye on the rising stars in the women’s game.
In a recent interview with Forbes, the five-time Grand Slam champion disclosed that she was highly impressed by Coco Gauff’s triumph at the 2023 US Open and expressed delight in witnessing emerging talents like Mirra Andreeva making their mark on the tour.
“I’ve loved watching a new generation rise up to the occasion. I was so impressed with how Coco handled the [US Open] victory in New York last year. Also, it’s great seeing the rise of new names and opportunities for athletes like Mirra Andreeva,” she said.
