Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova is a retired Russian professional tennis player and five-time Grand Slam champion, known for her powerful serve and competitive spirit. Born on April 19, 1987, in Nyagan, Russia, she moved to the United States at a young age to pursue her tennis career. Sharapova rose to fame when she won Wimbledon in 2004 at just 17 years old, defeating Serena Williams in the final. Over her career, she became one of the most marketable athletes in the world, securing numerous endorsements and achieving significant success on and off the court. Despite facing injuries and a doping suspension in 2016, Sharapova remains a prominent figure in the sport and has transitioned into business and philanthropic ventures after retiring in 2020.
Born on Apr 19, 1987 (38 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 37,884 | $2,700,000 | 1,567$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 21,927 | $2,700,000 | 872$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,416 | $34,000 | 26$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,556 | $210,000 | 111$ |
| Totals | 4 | 139,867,953 | 63,783 | $5,644,000 | 2,576$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Latvia:
Maria Sharapova faced Serena Williams in the 2013 French Open final.
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New Zealand:
Maria Sharapova is among the players who have won multiple Slam titles before turning 22.
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United Kingdom:
With her run to the Roland Garros final, she has also become the youngest player to amass 70 wins at Grand Slam tournaments since Maria Sharapova in 2007.
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France:
Maria Sharapova was competing in a match against a young Caroline Garcia at Roland-Garros.
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Montenegro:
Maria Sharapova is among the celebrities who have enjoyed the hospitality at Forza Mare.
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Montenegro:
Maria Sharapova is included in the list of renowned guests at Forza Mare.
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Norway:
Serena Williams referenced Maria Sharapova's two-year suspension in 2016, highlighting the perceived unfairness in Sinner's case.
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United States:
Williams also said that the case made her think of her former rival Maria Sharapova, who was handed a 15-month suspension after testing positive for heart disease drug meldonium in 2016.
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Argentina:
Maria Sharapova was suspended for two years for testing positive for meldonium during the Australian Open 2016.
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Romania:
Maria Sharapova is compared to Serena Williams regarding their experiences with doping suspensions.
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