(VIDEO) Sharapova urges McEnroe to grunt on groundstrokes to emulate her in hilarious video

Sunday, 23 July 2023 at 03:30

Maria Sharapova encouraged John McEnroe to grunt in a fun promotional video released by ESPN.

Two multiple Grand Slam winners met on the court for a practice session. 5-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova and 7-time Grand Slam champion John McEnroe participated in a video where the former Russian tennis star was helping the American with his skills.

During the joint practice, Sharapova asked McEnroe to do an exercise to improve his technique with his groundstrokes, measuring the accuracy of the 64-year-old former tennis player.

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McEnroe was supposed to hit a post with his cross-court forehand, but after several attempts, he couldn't do it. That's when Sharapova encouraged him to try something different with louder grunts.

"Can we try something else? You wanna start grunting?" spoke Maria Sharapova.

"A little louder. No. that's not enough. I can't hear you, John," she said.

In a hilarious moment, the American managed to hit the post after a strong grunt and was celebrated by Sharapova

Since her retirement in 2020, Sharapova has dedicated herself to working as an entrepreneur in various projects she's involved in. Since 2012, she had launched her own confectionery brand, Sugarpova, and has investments in companies like Supergoop, Therabody, Moonpay, Clio Snacks, among several others.

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Additionally, the Russian tennis star has been a speaker and mentor for various female entrepreneurs and athletes.

“I’ve never really felt compelled to speak about work, or effort, or grit—every athlete understands the unspoken sacrifices they must make to succeed. But as I embark on my next chapter,”

“I want anyone who dreams of excelling in anything to know that doubt and judgment are inevitable: You will fail hundreds of times, and the world will watch you. Accept it. Trust yourself. I promise that you will prevail,” Maria Sharapova said to Vanity Fair after her retirement.

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Maria Sharapova won her third slam at the Australian Open, beating Ana Ivanovic 7-5, 6-3. She did so without dropping a set(!). Sharapova beat Davenport, Dementieva, Henin, and Jankovic to reach the final.

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