Maria Sharapova Tennis Champion
Ranked among tennis stars like Serena Williams and Venus Williams. Holding a special place for myself in the sports due to extraordinary performance and memorable tournaments. I have achieved several awards to boast gaming style and good playing techniques. Have played since a young age and have been coached by renowned trainers, who ensured my success.
Major Accomplishments
Wimbledon
Winner (Jun 2004 to Jun 2005) 1 Year
• Won the 2004 Wimbledon Tournament by defeating Serena Williams. • An early professional accomplishment that brightened the later victories as well. • Played the 2011 Wimbledon but was runner up to Petra Kvitova.
French Open
Two Times Winner (Feb 2012 to Mar 2015) 3 Years & 1 Month
• Played the turnament for three consecutive years and won the first and third tournament played. • Defeated Sara Errani and Simona Hellep in 2012 and 2014 respectively. • Lost the 2013 tournament to Serena Williams.
U.S. Open
Winner (Apr 2006 to Mar 2007) 11 Months
• Won the final by defeating Justine Henin. • Played the open tournament only once during my professional career.
Australian Open
Ranking among top players (Jan 2007 to Jan 2015) 8 Years
• Runner up of the 2007 Open tournament and winner of the 2008 tournament. • Beat Ana Ivanovic in 2008 and secured runner up position in year 2012 and 2015.
Early Life Achievements
Australian Open Record
Youngest Participant(2002 - 2003)
reached the girls' final at Australian Open and was the youngest girl to ever reach the top match. Also reached final of Wimbledon in 2002.
Pacific Life Open
Professional Debut(2001 - 2002)
Won a WTA tournament match but later lost to Monica Seles.
Eddie Herr Junior
Winner(2000 - 2001)
Won the tennis Championships at the age of 13 for the girls' 16 division.
Martina Navratilova's Tennis Clinic
Recommended professional coaching(1992 - 1993)
Attended the clinic at the age of six and was recommended professional training at IMG Academy in Florida.
Endorsements
Motorola
In 2004, the phone manufacturing company signed me to promote their phone series.
Tiffany & Co.
Modeled for the company and received earrings to wear for their promotional events.
Nike
The cover face for Nike's 2006 summer campaign called Pretty.
Land Rover, Tag Heuer
Appeared in television commercial for these two companies. Other television campaigns were for Canon, Gatorade, Tropicana and Reebok.
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Off Court Activities
- Modeling
- Advertisement Appearances
- United Nations Ambassador
- Charity Work
- Writing
- Travel
- Forbes Celebrity List
- Singing
Personal Skills
Devoted
Goal Oriented
Consistent
Outgoing
Ambitious
LANGUAGES
Russian
Native or Bilingual Proficiency
English (US)
Professional Working Proficiency
PERSONAL
Nationality
Russia
Date of Birth
1987/04/19
Marital Status
Single
Driving License
Yes
Citizenship
- Currently living in the United States for more than 20 years but have not applied for citizenship.
- Choose to remain a Russian, due to strong family and patriotic ties.
