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Maria Yuryevna Sharapova (Russian: Мария Юрьевна Шарапова, pronounced [mɐˈrʲijə ʂɐˈrapəvə] ⓘ; born 19 April 1987) is a Russian former world No. 1 tennis player. She competed on the WTA Tour from 2001 to 2020 and was ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for 21 weeks.
- 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
- 26 February 2020
- Right-handed (two-handed backhand), born left-handed
- 19 April 2001
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5 days ago · Maria Sharapova (born April 19, 1987, Nyagan, Russia) is a Russian tennis player who was one of the game’s leading contenders in the early 21st century, the winner of five Grand Slam titles. Sharapova began playing tennis as a young child, and in 1993 she caught the attention of Czech-born American tennis star Martina Navratilova .
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of Maria Sharapova, a former pro tennis player who became the first Russian woman to win Wimbledon and earn a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Find out how she rose to the top of the sport, faced a drug suspension, and retired in 2020.
Feb 26, 2020 · The five-time Grand Slam champion, who won Wimbledon in 2004 and the French Open in 2012, announces her retirement from the sport after a long battle with shoulder injuries and a 15-month ban for meldonium. She says she is ready to scale another mountain and enjoy her family life.
Feb 26, 2020 · Tennis great Maria Sharapova announced her retirement Wednesday, ending a stellar career that included five grand slam titles and prize money exceeding $38.7 million.
Feb 26, 2020 · Celeste Sloman for The New York Times. Share full article. By Christopher Clarey. Feb. 26, 2020. To understand why Maria Sharapova is retiring from professional tennis at age 32, it helps to...
