Maria Sharapova looks on verge of tears at US Open as former champion responds to strange camera footage

MARIA SHARAPOVA appeared to be on the verge of tears at the US Open.

The former tennis star was courtside as Aryna Sabalenka beat Emma Navarro in the semi-finals.

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Sharapova , 37, retired from playing in 2020, having won 36 career titles, including Wimbledon in 2004.

But during the semi-final clash, she was spotted by cameras in the stands.

The style icon was wearing a glamorous pale yellow suit with a fashionable cut down the back.

Sharapova did not look full of delight at watching the tennis and appeared to be close to tears.

Some fans still hailed her as beautiful on social media, while others were concerned that she was upset.

One posted: “She’s the star.”

A second wrote: “She’s is just amazing.”

A third commented: “She looks worried.”

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A fourth said: “Most beautiful sportsperson.”

Another added: “The way she slays without even trying—I’m lost for words!”

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Sharapova also reacted to the video on X, formerly known as Twitter.

She wrote: “I look like I just missed a second serve return on break point and saw my coach’s reaction.”

The Russian won the US Open back in 2006 and this year’s final will be contested by Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula on Saturday.

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