LOS ANGELES: Tennis Icon Pam Shriver revealed her car, holding most of her Grand Slam trophies , was stolen during a wildfire evacuation.
Incident Occurred at Marina Del Rey Hotel
Shriver was staying at a hotel in Marina Del Rey after evacuating her home due to Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Trophies Stored Temporarily
The stolen car contained trophies she was temporarily storing until it was safe to return home.
Shriver Reported Incident to Police
“My son and I are at a police station reporting the theft,” Shriver wrote in a Thursday post on X.
Tennis Legend Affected by Fires
A renowned doubles player, Shriver evacuated for safety but now faces the devastating loss of her cherished trophies.
Who is Pam Shriver?
Pam Shriver is a retired American tennis legend renowned for her dominance in doubles during the 1980s and 1990s. Born on July 4, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland, Shriver rose to fame as one of the greatest doubles players in tennis history. She won an impressive 22 Grand Slam doubles titles, often partnering with fellow tennis star Martina Navratilova. Together, they formed one of the most successful pairs in the sport.
Shriver also excelled in singles, reaching the 1978 US Open final at just 16 years old. She claimed a total of 133 career titles, including 21 in singles. A Tennis Hall of Famer, Shriver is now a prominent broadcaster and advocate for tennis and sports development worldwide.
