Andy’s Reads – Sharapova’s Complicated Legacy, Anderson’s Knee Surgery

Maria Sharapova retires from tennis after struggling with injuries for the last few years. She leaves behind a complicated legacy – 5 grand slam titles, won all 4 grand slams, 36 career titles and a doping suspension. (Tennis.com)

University of Texas tennis coach Michael Center is sentenced to 6 months prison for his role in the admissions scandal (Texas Tribune)

Frances Tiafoe’s struggle continues.  Can he find his game again? (Cracked Racquets)

Kevin Anderson undergoes surgery on his right knee (ATP)

Germans Angelique Kerber and Alexander Zverev confirmed that they will team up for mixed doubles at the Tokyo Olympics

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Vania King To Retire After Charleston

American tennis player Vania King announced her retirement from professional tennis.  King plans to play her final tournament with her longtime doubles partner Yaroslava Shvedova at Charleston.

King has been struggling with injuries in recent years. She  won the 2010 Wimbledon and 2010 US Open women’s doubles titles with Shvedova.

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