India, April 25 -- Former tennis star Maria Sharapova has stepped into the world of podcasting, launching her new show Pretty Tough as part of what she describes as the next phase of her professional journey.

A new chapter beyond tennis

The five-time Grand Slam winner unveiled her podcast on Wednesday, marking a shift from her celebrated career on the court to new ventures in media and entrepreneurship.

Speaking on The Daily Show, Sharapova described her growing portfolio of pursuits as a natural "evolution."

Blending strength with vulnerability

Explaining the idea behind Pretty Tough, Sharapova said the podcast reflects the balance between resilience and emotional openness.

She added that earlier in her career, she often felt press...