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Sharapova Names Williams GOAT, Hails Equal Pay Pioneer

1/20/2025

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Maria Sharapova, the celebrated five-time Grand Slam champion, lauded Serena Williams as a leading figure in the "greatest of all time" conversation, emphasizing her remarkable 23 Grand Slam titles. She also acknowledged Williams' bond with Billie Jean King, a pioneer for equal pay in tennis. For the men's side, Sharapova hinted at Rafael Nadal as her GOAT pick.

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Maria Sharapova, the celebrated five-time Grand Slam champion, lauded Serena Williams as a leading figure in the "greatest of all time" conversation, emphasizing her remarkable 23 Grand Slam titles. She also acknowledged Williams' bond with Billie Jean King, a pioneer for equal pay in tennis. For the men's side, Sharapova hinted at Rafael Nadal as her GOAT pick.