Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova

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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.

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Sharapova is noted as the last woman to complete the career slam in 2012.

How Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal has blown the draw wide open with Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis playing Iga Swiatek
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-24
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Iga Swiatek is looking to join the exclusive club of major tournament winners, which hasn't seen a new female member since Maria Sharapova 14 years ago.

شفيونتيك تقاوم الأداء المهتز قبل «أستراليا للتنس»
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-12
8.0

Maria Sharapova is a legendary tennis player who has won all four Grand Slam tournaments and is considered one of the greatest in the sport's history.

фанаты просят вернуться в теннис
Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·KazakhstanKazakhstan· 2025-11-27
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Elena Rybakina

Elena considers Maria Sharapova a legend of tennis and acknowledges her achievements.

Победа на Итоговом турнире WTA — исторический триумф
Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·KazakhstanKazakhstan· 2025-11-24
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One of the participants is compared to Maria Sharapova for her energy during the climb.

טיפסתי על המדרגות לגן עדן
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-10-15
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Maria Sharapova is a former tennis star who is redefining success off the court after her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Maria Sharapova’s superpower: Why the tennis star is redefining success off the court
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-30
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Maria Sharapova was one of Kvitova's notable rivals, with whom she had several memorable matches.

Sportske novosti - Pobijedila i napadača s nožem: 'Nisam nikad bila broj 1, ali ne bih imala bolji život i da jesam'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-08-27
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Maria Sharapova is a former professional tennis player who will join the Bryan brothers in the Tennis Hall of Fame class of 2025.

MMA fighting in the backseat – how the Bryan brothers navigated double trouble to make tennis history
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-25
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Bob Bryan
Bob Bryan
Mike Bryan
Mike Bryan

Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova made clear they didn’t love the idea of starting a Grand Slam tournament on a Sunday.

Players not on board with U.S. Open’s Sunday start
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-08-25
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Maria Sharapova was honored for her induction into the Hall of Fame and reflected on her career and rivalry with Serena Williams.

سيرينا تشيد بشارابوفا في حفل نجوم التنس
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-08-24
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Serena Williams
Serena Williams

María Sharapova was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and was praised for her tenacity and glamour.

María Sharapova y los hermanos Bryan al Salón de la Fama del tenis mundial
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-08-24
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Maria Sharapova is listed among the top earners in women's tennis.

Simona Halep a picat de pe podiumul câștigurilor din tenis. Fosta sportivă își continuă investițiile
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-08-19
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Eugénie Bouchard was often compared to Maria Sharapova due to her early success and appearance.

Эжени Бушар завершила теннисную карьеру в Монреале
Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·KazakhstanKazakhstan· 2025-08-01
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Maria Sharapova has credited Pilates for boosting core strength, flexibility and the mind-body connection.

Pilates is having a moment. Here’s what’s to know if you’re a newbie
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-07-31
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Estol highlighted María Sharapova as a notable figure from Nick Bollettieri's academy.

el rol de la dopamina y el cortisol
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-07-25
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Maria Sharapova, a former tennis champion, recently participated in a spicy wing challenge on the online show Hot Ones.

Maria Sharapova, în lacrimi la provocarea aripioarelor picante: „Eu toată viața am mâncat orez cu pui uscat”. Cum arată, la 38 de ani
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-07-21
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María Sharapova, the former tennis player, revealed the reason behind her famous screams on the court during an interview.

reveló el secreto de sus famosos gritos en la cancha
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-07-17
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Maria Sharapova is selling her mansion in Los Angeles for $25 million.

Мария Шарапова продает особняк в Лос-Анджелесе за $25 миллионов ФОТО
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-07-17
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Alexander Gilkes
Alexander Gilkes

Maria Sharapova faced an 18-month suspension for using a banned substance, which Bouchard criticized harshly.

Postala je najzgodnija teniserka, Novaka nazvala plačljivko, a onda je stigla karma
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-07-17
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Amanda Anisimova's talent has been compared to that of Maria Sharapova.

Wimbledon 2025: Amanda Anisimova im Halbfinale nach Burnout - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-07-10
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