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Maria Sharapova
Maria Yuryevna Sharapova is a Russian former professional tennis player. She was ranked as the world No. 1 in women's singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for 21 weeks. Sharapova won 36 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including five major titles, as well as the 2004 WTA Tour Championships. She is one of ten women to achieve the career Grand Slam in singles.
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sports · Russian tennis player (born 1987) · tennis player · model · diplomat · also Maria Sharapova, Marija Šarapova, Maria Szarapowa, Maria Scharapowa, Maria Sjarapova, Maria Shirapova
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2026· 52 entries
“You could see her running after every ball and it giving it all she”
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“The first few seconds before you enter the arena – it”
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Mshale: SHOCKING! Maria Sharapova Says Alex Eala Is A Once-in-a-Lifetime Talent After DC Open! Neom Vs Al-shabab (FYHQcnN5nR)
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Mshale: MARIA SHARAPOVA REACTS TO ALEX EALA! 😱 Her SHOCKING Take After Toronto Leaves Fans Guessing! Carlo Nordio (VUfXtL05gQ)
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Mshale: Maria Sharapova BREAKS SILENCE After Alex Eala’s HUGE National Bank Open Victory! Lake Erie (WVslht1lHm)
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Mshale: BOMBSHELL! Maria Sharapova STUNNED As Eala-Mania EXPLODES In Cincinnati! Kiki Rice (1Oie7gmYGM)
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Mshale: BOMBSHELL! Maria Sharapova Sees The MASSIVE Alex Eala Frenzy In Cincinnati.. She Couldn't Believe It Andrew Mountbatten-windsor (DY5FL0kGYe)
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Mshale: SHOCKING! Alex Eala’s Cincinnati Takeover Leaves Maria Sharapova COMPLETELY STUNNED! Escroquerie (kDEVBpzcIg)
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Mshale: Maria Sharapova LOSES IT On WTA By PRAISING Alex Eala For REPRESENTING Asia In WTA! Dave Allen (NByC30gcti)
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Mshale: 2011 Indian Wells - Caroline Wozniacki Versus Maria Sharapova - FULL MATCH Jordyn Woods (8wMsZRLx9x)
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Daily Mail: Maria Sharapova and Eugenie Bouchard set up glamourous French Open semi-final
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Mshale: Maria Sharapova Vs Caroline Wozniacki Full Match | US Open 2014 Round Four Azan Awais (jeRLBmqsrf)
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Sportskeeda: "Too much leg?" - Maria Sharapova shares teasing message in red swimsuit
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Mshale: Maria Sharapova - Berlin - German Open (watch In High Quality!) Nvidia Stock (tccdqXWpyb)
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Mshale: 2018 Indian Wells First Round | Naomi Osaka Vs Maria Sharapova | WTA Highlights The Last Of Us (s8gLeiwXEe)
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Mshale: Maria Sharapova GOES OFF On WTA 😱 Praises Alex Eala For Proudly Representing Asia! Ubisoft (ml1jFoYXtk)
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Mshale: 2015 Day 8 Highlights, Maria Sharapova Vs Coco Vandeweghe Quarter-final Tornade (LFY7C5RoIO)
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Mshale: Former Champion Maria Sharapova Vs Defending Champion Caroline Wozniacki | Australian Open 2019 Inbetweeners (ElZ51WoN20)
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Mshale: Maria Sharapova LOSES IT On WTA By PRAISING Alex Eala For REPRESENTING Asia In WTA! Amd (AmH24LwVs2)
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Mshale: Maria Sharapova GOES OFF On WTA 😱 Praises Alex Eala For Proudly Representing Asia! Pordenone (a6xPxWIo5L)
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Mshale: Maria Sharapova V Serena Williams Full Match | Australian Open 2005 Semifinal Tommy Conway (gG1qGwOYOa)
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IMDb: Kate Middleton Sits with Tennis Legends Martina Navratilova & Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon 2026 Women’s Singles Finals
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BusinessMirror: Maria Sharapova: Tennis gave me life
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Public attention spiked: 20,870 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.4× the usual 2,826, with 4 article edits. Editors noted: Interceptor: Reverting non-constructive edits by Eagahe
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Public attention spiked: 20,870 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.1× the usual 2,950, with 4 article edits. Editors noted: Interceptor: Reverting non-constructive edits by Eagahe
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Public attention spiked: 20,979 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.4× the usual 2,826, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 20,979 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.1× the usual 2,950, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 9,812 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.5× the usual 2,826, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 9,812 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.3× the usual 2,950, with 0 article edits.
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Indiatimes: Maria Sharapova net worth 2026: A look into tennis star earnings, endorsements, investments and luxury lifestyle
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“Il mio motto è: "Se spari alla luna anche se la manchi comunque arrivi alle stelle". È importante fare sogni e farli grandi, per tenerti motivata. Senza, è difficile alzarsi la mattina, è meglio restar comodi sul cuscino.”
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“O tênis não é a minha vida, mas sim a minha carreira. Jogar tênis é o que eu tenho feito desde criança e, obviamente, é assim que ganho dinheiro. Mas não é a minha vida, digo isso com segurança. Há coisas muito mais importantes, como a família e a saúde. O tênis ocupa o final desta lista”
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“Sobre a possibilidade de prestígio caso tivesse vencido a suíça Patty Schnyder na semifinal do Torneio de Roma”
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“Sobre a tragédia nuclear que provocou a mudança de seus pais para a Rússia”
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“I've dreamed of having a family since I was very young because I'm very close to my mom and to my parents, I would love to have that connection in the future with hopefully my child. I don't see myself having a child and then coming back.”
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“Ci sono situazioni molto peggiori dell'aver perso un match di tennis. E ci sono un sacco di persone che non sanno nemmeno che cosa sia un match di tennis.”
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“It teaches you so many lessons. Certainly all of these are part of it. I continue to learn from it. I don't know if there are some things so challenging and so rewarding at the same time within one week or two weeks, the emotions that you feel, that I'll maybe ever get in my life”
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“È veramente bello sentire che stai facendo il tuo lavoro e lo stai facendo al meglio e che puoi dare ancora di più e che puoi vincere dei trofei, questo ti fa venire voglia di lavorare ancora più sodo!”
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“Non mi sono mai ispirata a nessuna. Non ho mai pensato che qualcuna fosse talmente brava da voler essere come lei.”
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“Não pensei no fato de que podia me tornar a número um do mundo. Não tenho pressa”
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“You know, the last coach of my career coached Sinner for several years, so I got to play with him a few times. So, you know, I'm always rooting for him”
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“I just like his humble approach to the sport. I love seeing the younger generation. There's an aura about the men's game, it's very evident. They have different styles of play, different personalities, from different parts of the world, and it's just fun to see these rivalries come together.”
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“Oggi lei ha fatto tutto meglio di me. Per ogni torneo c'è soltanto una vincitrice e tutte le altre rimangono deluse. Io, da oggi, sono tra queste.”
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“I think the men's game is in a good state”
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“[Riferita alla proposta di impedire alle giocatrici di urlare durante gli scambi] Sarebbe come imporre a un giocatore di cambiare la presa del dritto nel bel mezzo della sua carriera. Io lo faccio da sempre, è naturale, è un'abitudine: nessuno mi ha mai detto o suggerito di farlo, né in Russia né in Florida.”
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“Se o acidente de Chernobyl não tivesse acontecido, minha vida teria sido completamente diferente. Talvez eu nunca tivesse virado tenista”
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“[Rispondendo alle dichiarazioni del francese, secondo cui il tennis maschile susciterebbe più interesse rispetto a quello femminile] Viene molta più gente a vedere me che Simon!”
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“[...] ho imparato presto che la forza viene molto dal mentale. Una partita può durare da una a tre ore, ci sono tanti alti e bassi, è impossibile mantenere un livello molto alto per tanto tempo. Perciò è fondamentale come reagisci nei momenti giù, come rimani concentrata e quanto a lungo ci riesci.”
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“Come stile di vita sono molto americana: vivo fra Florida e California, ho uno stile molto semplice, vita da spiaggia, comoda. Ma come cultura e alimentazione sono più russa. Dentro casa mi sento molto russa, ma apro la porta e sono circondata da americani e quindi sono americana.”
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“In questo momento della mia vita non c'è niente di più importante che cercare di vincere: ho energia, capacità, voglia, motivazione di alzarmi la mattina per allenarmi e migliorarmi per la prossima partita.”
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“Maria l'ammiro, è una che non si arrende mai. Ma sinceramente le giocatrici che ammiravo davvero erano Steffi Graf, Martina Hingis. Queste erano le ragazze a cui puntavo. (Caroline Wozniacki)”
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2025· 4 entries
The Guardian: Serena Williams congratulates 'forever friend' Maria Sharapova on Hall of Fame induction – video
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The Guardian: Sharapova enters tennis Hall of Fame with surprise cameo by Serena Williams
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Awarded tennis hall of fame (2025).
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Was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
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2024· 3 entries
The Guardian: Sunday with Maria Sharapova: ‘If I need gardening help, my mother takes over’
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Yahoo: Is Maria Sharapova Married? Fiancé Alexander Gilkes’ Height & Kids
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Played a doubles match partnering with John McEnroe in a loss to Andre Agassi and his wife Steffi Graf
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2023· 1 entry
“Maria Sharapova gets very honest on why she is 'always rooting' for Jannik Sinner, TENNIS WORLD, 29 September 2023 by Dzevad Mesic”
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2022· 4 entries
People: Maria Sharapova on Working Out Again After Welcoming Baby: 'It's About Taking the Right Steps'
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People: Maria Sharapova Expecting First Baby with Alexander Gilkes — See the Adorable Announcement!
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In April 2022, Sharapova also became a member of the Board of Directors of the fashion brand Moncler.
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In early March 2022, Sharapova spoke out against the Russian invasion of Ukraine and pledged to donate to Save the Children organisation helping Ukrainian children impacted by the war.
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2021· 1 entry
That Blackstone had bought a majority stake in Supergoop
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2020· 5 entries
Sharapova became an investor in wellness brand Therabody
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In December 2020, Sharapova and Gilkes revealed they were engaged.
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Sharapova also appeared as a guest shark in the American TV show Shark Tank in 2020, where she teamed up with Mark Cuban to invest in wearable wrist and ankle weights company Bala Bangles.
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Later in 2020, Sharapova became an investor in wellness brand Therabody.
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Where she teamed up with Mark Cuban to invest in wearable wrist and ankle weights company Bala Bangles
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2019· 1 entry
“Maria Sharapova: I've dreamed of having a family since I was very youngTENNIS WORLD, 5 July 2019 by LUIGI GATTO”
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2018· 2 entries
Since 2018, Sharapova has been in a relationship with English businessman Alexander Gilkes.
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Launched a new program to mentor women entrepreneurs
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2015· 1 entry
Sharapova helped Russia earn a place in the semifinals after beating Pole Urszula Radwańska in the first tie and her sister Agnieszka Radwańska in the second tie
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2014· 5 entries
Won the French Open Women with _Retired Tennis (2014).
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Awarded Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award (2014).
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Sharapova invested in sunscreen brand Supergoop
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Led the WTA Tour with the highest winning percentage on clay among active players, with an 84
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In 2014, Sharapova invested in sunscreen brand Supergoop.
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2013· 1 entry
Sven Groeneveld in 2013–18, Thomas Högstedt in 2010–13, 2018–19, and Riccardo Piatti in 2019–20
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2012· 8 entries
Won the French Open Women with _Retired Tennis (2012).
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Awarded Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award (2012).
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Sharapova launched her confectionery brand Sugarpova in 2012.
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And helped Russia to a 3–2 win against Spain in the first-round tie
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“Será uma grande honra representar meu país. Estou ansiosa para a temporada de grama. Wimbledon| é um grande objetivo todo ano. E, obviamente, duas semanas depois teremos a Olimpíada de 2012, que eu nunca pude disputar, mas que almejo fazer parte desde a infância. Na Rússia, como atleta, é o meu maior sonho, o principal objetivo”
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“Intervista di Vincenzo Martucci, Gazzetta.it, 17 ottobre 2012”
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On 31 August 2012, Sharapova confirmed that the pair had ended the engagement and separated earlier that year.
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Between 2012 and 2015, Sharapova dated Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov.
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2011· 4 entries
In 2011, Sharapova was engaged to Slovenian professional basketball player Sasha Vujačić, with whom she had been in a relationship since 2009.
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Forbes listed Sharapova as No
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Sharapova was engaged to Slovenian professional basketball player Sasha Vujačić, with whom she had been in a relationship since 2009
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And used their Instinct line, winning the French Open in 2012 and 2014 until she retired in 2020
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2008· 5 entries
Won the Australian Open Women with _Retired Tennis (2008).
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Awarded Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award (2008).
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To 2009, she used an abbreviated motion, which, whilst producing aces, was somewhat less powerful, and also gave a very high number of double faults
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Though it didn't happen since she had to travel back to the US because of her shoulder injury
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Played for Russia Billie Jean King Cup team (2008).
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2007· 3 entries
Awarded Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award (2007).
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That she was not as comfortable with her movement on clay compared with other court surfaces and once described herself as like a "cow on ice" on clay due to her inability to slide
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Sharapova was featured in a number of Canon USA's commercials for the PowerShot
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2006· 2 entries
Won the US Open Women with _Retired Tennis (2006).
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Maxim ranked Sharapova the hottest athlete in the world for the fourth consecutive year
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2005· 2 entries
Awarded Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award (2005).
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Donated around US$50,000 to those affected by the crisis
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2004· 1 entry
Won the Wimbledon Women with _Retired Tennis (2004).
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2003· 1 entry
“[Nel 2003] Non sono la nuova Kournikova… Io voglio vincere le partite!”
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2001· 1 entry
On her 14th birthday on 19 April, and played her first WTA tournament at the Pacific Life Open in 2002, winning a match before losing to Monica Seles
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1995· 1 entry
However, she was signed by IMG, which agreed to pay the annual tuition fee of $35,000 for Sharapova to stay at the academy, allowing her to finally enroll at the age of 9
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1993· 1 entry
At the age of six, Sharapova attended a tennis clinic in Moscow run by Martina Navratilova, who recommended professional training with Nick Bollettieri at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida
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1991· 1 entry
When she was four, whereupon she began practising regularly with her father at a local park
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1990· 1 entry
When Sharapova was three, the family moved to Sochi, Russia
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1987· 1 entry
Born 1987-04-19.
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