Maria Sharapova is a retired professional tennis player. She was born on April 19, 1987, in Nyagan, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia).
Sharapova is widely regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of her generation and one of the most recognizable and marketable athletes worldwide.
Sharapova turned professional in 2001, and her breakthrough came in 2004 when she won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon at the age of 17, defeating Serena Williams in the final.
She went on to win a total of five Grand Slam singles titles in her career: Wimbledon in 2004, the US Open in 2006, the Australian Open in 2008, and the French Open in 2012 and 2014.
Throughout her career, Sharapova achieved numerous accomplishments, including being ranked No. 1 in the world by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) on five separate occasions.
She won a total of 36 WTA singles titles and three WTA doubles titles. Sharapova also represented Russia in the Fed Cup, helping her team win the title in 2008.
Off the court, Sharapova gained significant popularity and endorsement deals with various brands, making her one of the highest-paid female athletes.
She retired from professional tennis in February 2020, citing ongoing shoulder injuries as the reason for her decision.
Since retiring, Sharapova has focused on various business ventures and philanthropic activities. She launched her own candy brand called Sugarpova and has been involved in fashion and modeling.
She continues to be involved in promoting and developing tennis through her academy and other initiatives.
Please note that the information provided is accurate as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, and there may have been new developments or events in Maria Sharapova’s life since then.
