Maria Sharapova: No matter what I achieve, I’ll be small part of Wimbledon’s history

Ahead of the new Wimbledon tennis championships, the winner of the 2004 tournament Maria Sharapova has spoken about her recollections from that victory and has revealed what another Grand Slam title would mean for her.

«I only have wonderful memories. I think no matter what I achieve or how I do here, when I retire from my career, I’ll know I was a very small part of Wimbledon’s history. It’s incredible to be a part of the tradition and all the champions. I hope I can repeat that. That would be a dream of mine.

«I’ve said it since I came back from my injury. If I win another Grand Slam, it would mean more than the previous ones, because before the injury everything was moving up – then one day all of a sudden it was taken away from me. You step back and look at things from a different angle, then when you get back there, you start from zero. It’s a long process. If I do achieve that – if it’s here, if it’s somewhere else – it would be the biggest achievement in my career.»

Sharapova has also shared her opinion on the Isner-Mahut rematch, which will be held once again at this year’s Wimbledon tournament.

«I saw that – match made in heaven! I don’t think it will go as long this time. It’s funny how that happens. It’s amazing. I’m sure I was in many places during last year’s match – practicing, on the couch, taking a nap, eating, had three courses, they were still on. I think I slept all night, woke up and they were still on.»