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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
In a natural evolution, Aman has named Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) as Global Wellness Ambassador. The elite former athlete, entrepreneur, world traveller and wellbeing advocate will co-create an upcoming series of exclusive retreats at Aman resorts worldwide.
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.
3 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 .
Aug 28, 2023 · Celebrity News. Maria Sharapova Is Still Doing What She Loves. The retired former no. 1 tennis player talks to Bazaar.com about the state of tennis today, her new career path, and what she’s...
Feb 26, 2020 · By David K. Li. 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.
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.
