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My Take
Maria Sharapova is one of those athletes who managed to be genuinely great at the sport and somehow even more famous off the court — and honestly, she earned both. Born in Nyagan, Russia, she moved to Florida as a kid to chase a tennis dream, and she delivered: five Grand Slam titles, a career world No. 1 ranking, and a resume of ESPY wins that speaks for itself. What I always respected about her was the sheer ferocity — that grunt-and-grind style wasn't just showmanship, it was her telling every opponent she was going to outwork them. The 2016 meldonium suspension was a rough chapter, and her 2020 retirement felt quieter than it deserved, but her legacy on the women's tour is rock solid. Fierce competitor, savvy businesswoman, and honestly one of the most recognizable athletes of her generation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maria Sharapova
- Name (Japanese)
- マリア・シャラポワ
- Reading
- まりあ・しゃらぽわ
- Born
- April 19, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- Nyagan, Russia
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- tennis player / model / diplomat
2. Background
- High school
- Keystone National High School
Awards & achievements
- Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class
- Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords
- 2005 Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award
- 2007 Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award
- 2008 Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award
- 2012 Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award
- 2014 Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Maria Sharapova born?
Born April 19, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Maria Sharapova from?
Maria Sharapova is from Nyagan, Russia.
What does Maria Sharapova do?
Maria Sharapova works as tennis player, model, diplomat.
How tall is Maria Sharapova?
Maria Sharapova is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.