In the 20th anniversary year of Maria Sharapova‘s first Grand Slam victory at Wimbledon in 2004, her agent, Max Eisenbud, recently discussed on Andy Roddick’s podcast how the tennis icon masterfully balanced her sports career with lucrative sponsorship deals.
We’ve witnessed many WTA players veer off course, prioritizing modeling and off-court events over their on-court performance, lured by lucrative sponsorship deals. Sharapova stands out as a rare example of striking the perfect balance between tennis and commercial endeavors. Despite her success in business, she always maintained a focus on her tennis career, leaving the sport with remarkable achievements and groundbreaking business partnerships.