Maria Sharapova in action during her 2006 US Open victory at Flushing Meadows, New York. Sharapova, a five time grand slam champion, and one of the highest earning female athletes, announced her retirement from competitive tennis this week.

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Location: National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, , United States
Photo credit: © Adam Stoltman / Alamy / Afripics
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