TENNIS legend Maria Sharapova has shown off her boxing skills which included a Los Angeles beach workout with trainer Tommy Cassano.
The 33-year-old, who retired in February, took up boxing training while she was served a doping ban which began in 2016.
And she posted a series of pad work clips to reveal her progression.
Sharapova captioned the post: “My first ever reel. Definitely not the last, as I need way more practice.”
After the Russian returned to tennis in 2017, following a 15 month suspension, she revealed boxing helped keep her busy.
Sharapova said: “I tried boxing as I needed to keep myself in good form.
“It was great as I could imagine some particular people whom I wanted to hit.”
The former World No1 is not the only athlete to take up an interest in boxing.
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema revealed he could even take up a career in the ring after his retirement from football.
Benzema made his revelation in a YouTube chat with his kickboxer pal Fouad Ezbiri.
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He said: “I get a thrill out of combat sports, and I love to train.
“Once my football career is over, why don’t I train with you for six months?
“Then, if you think I am ready for a fight, there’s no problem as far as I’m concerned. I swear to God, I’m up for it.”
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