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Sharapova Juggled Harvard Courses, NBA Shadowing, Candy Launch
7/4/2026
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Story summary
- Maria Sharapova planned her post-tennis career before retiring in 2020.
- She used injury breaks for business school, internships and to shadow NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
- Sharapova launched the Sugarpova candy line in 2012 and began investing while still competing.
- She completed Harvard Business School global management and leadership courses during her playing career.
