Flushing Meadows, United States. 08th Sep, 2006. Maria Sharapova in action during her 2006 US Open victory at Flushing Meadows, New York. She is shown here in her semi final match against against Amelie Mauresmo. Sharapova, a five time grand slam champion, and one of the highest earning female athletes, announced her retirement from competitive tennis this week. Credit: Adam Stoltman/Alamy Live News

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