As you may already know, Italy is in a dire situation due to the coronavirus pandemic. The country is fighting for its life, having suffered the most world over. Amid all the chaos and struggle, everyone is sending their best wishes to the people of Italy, including Maria Sharapova.
The damage caused by the COVID-19 disease has devastated Italy, infecting a jaw-dropping 63,928 people. Sadder even is the fact that the virus has claimed the lives of 6,078 people there.
The signs are not very optimistic at the moment, with the country losing 602 people today. However, the number is still down from the record 793 deaths announced on Saturday.
Maria Sharapova sends a message to Italy
Maria Sharapova has a special bond with Italy. Naturally, she is heartbroken over the ordeal that the country is going through.
The retired Russian superstar expressed her love and grief for the nation today.
“I was introduced to Italy as a little girl and fell in love with it immediately. In all fairness, it is very hard not to fall in love with. In the past year, I spent most of my training in Italy and considered it my second home. I ate more pasta Genovese than anyone should be allowed to.”
Maria also talked about making new friends while she was there and how she drove around on the roads of the country, often receiving gestures from frantic cab drivers due to her poor driving skills.
She asserted that these fond memories already have her thinking of the near future when she can go back and enjoy the beautiful country once again.
“As we navigate through so many unknowns together, let’s do it with kindness, love, and optimism—All the beautiful qualities Italia has shared with me.”
A wonderful thought by Maria Sharapova which will surely give heart to some Italians.
Former world number one and career slam holder Maria Sharapova has invited fans locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic to drop her a line during their enforced quarantine and let her know how they are faring.
“Tell me how you’re doing, ask me questions, or just say hello. Any great recipes welcome too,” Sharapova, who retired from tennis in February, said on social media, adding she would do her best to reply to everyone.
“I’ve been trying to find a way to be in touch with all of you because last week I did a really fun Q and A on a video conference with 150 of you and I left that video chat wanting more. I wanted more connection and a big part of that is beacsue we’re in all this separation and physical distancing together so I want to you tell me what you think, but here’s the idea: actually text me what you thnik. I have a number that I’m going to tap out on this screen and you’ll be able to send a message that’ll go diretly on my phone I’m holding here. So text me and wait to get a response,” Sharapova said in an Instagram video. We are with Sharapova too, hoping and wishing only the best for Italy and all its citizens. May they recover well and soon.