“A pinch me moment”: Sharapova reveals meeting with two special personalities
WTAFriday, 22 September 2023 at 09:00
Former world number one Russia’s Maria Sharapova talked
about her experience of meeting two special personalities.
The 36-year-old retired from the sport three years back,
much to the surprise of many as she was just 33 years old back then.
Despite ending the on-court career, Sharapova remains very active
off the court and especially on social media.
The Nyagan-born posted a story on her official Instagram
account where she talked about the experience of meeting the former world
number one Billie Jean King and human rights activist Malala Yousufzai.
“Speaking of impact. Earlier this summer. A pinch me moment
with two extraordinary women at our local favorite pasta spot. An evening of
deep, meaningful, and honest conversation. Of the future and it’s change.
@billiejeanking @malala,” she wrote in her story.
King, who became the top-ranked player in 1966, is one of the
most successful players in the women’s singles category in the Open era, won 12
Grand Slam titles in her illustrious career.
On the other hand, Malala is famous for showing courage during
her school days and challenging the Taliban when they took over the area of Swat in
Pakistan. She was later targeted in a gun attack but luckily survived the assassination
attempt.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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