Name: Maria Yuryevna Sharapova
Born: April 19, 1987 in Nyagan, Russia.
Nationality: Russian
Address: Lives with her family in Bradenton, Florida, USA.
Eyes: Blue's
Hair: Light Blonde
Discovered: At the age of three, Maria moved with her family to the resort town of Sochi, beginning to play tennis at the age of four. At age five or six, at a tennis clinic in Moscow, Maria was spotted by Martina Navratilova, who urged her parents to get her serious coaching in the United States.
In 2004, Maria became the second youngest Wimbledon women's champion in the Open Era (after Martina Hingis) by defeating defending two-time champion Serena Williams in straight sets (6-1, 6-4). She also became the first Russian ever to win that tournament. A 6 ft 2 in. and growing blonde, Maria is regarded by many as possessing a natural beauty and figure and has done some modeling with IMG Models.
Agency: IMG Models
Income: Career wins: $4,673,351
Resume: Grand Slam Record:
Australian Open SF (2005, 2006)
French Open QF (2004-05)
Wimbledon W (2004)
U.S. Open SF (2005)
Quotes: "I`m not the next anyone, I`m the first Maria Sharapova" - Maria Sharapova
"I`m just like every other girl who likes to shop, likes to look good, likes to spend time with friends" -Maria Sharapova
"I`ve been playing against older and stronger competition my whole life. It has made me a better tennis player and able to play against this kind of level despite their strength and experience." - Maria Sharapova
"A great tennis career is something that a 15-year-old normally doesn`t have. I hope my example helps other teens believe they can accomplish things they never thought possible." - Maria Sharapova
"I don`t follow other players or the tournaments they play. I have my own schedule and do my own thing. I never really think, 'Oh, I want to be or play like so-and-so.' I just like being myself" - Maria Sharapova
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