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Maria Sharapova: Russian anthem makes me feel warm

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Maria Sharapova: Russian anthem makes me feel warm


02.02.2017

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Famous Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova admitted in interview with TASS that she always feels Russian, and has very warm feelings when hears National anthem of Russia.
 
“I feel very pleased when the Russian anthem plays. This is exactly why all my family leaves here. I would love to come here more often, but it’s quite hard, considering my life and my career. But I always feel Russian”, said Sharapova.
 
Maria's also confessed that sometimes she is thinking about closing her career, mainly because of her health issues. At this time she is getting ready for the tournament in Stuttgart. 

However, the athlete can’t confirm her participation with the Russian team in Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2020. “Will I play in Tokyo, is a big question. I would love to play if my health allows”, - the athlete commented. Mrs Sharapova has underlined that she hasn't discussed this issue in her inner circle yet.

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