Maria Sharapova is a famous former World first professional tennis player.
Her full name is Maria Yuryevna Sharapova she is of Russian origin. Maria Sharapova was born on the 19th of April 1987.
Maria Sharapova is a 3 time Grand Slam singles champion. In summer of 2009, Maria Sharapova was ranked as the World No. 29 tennis player.
Maria Sharapova moved with her father from their life of poverty in Russia to the United States when she was 7 years old.
Maria Sharapova enrolled in the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy and that is how her story with playing tennis all started.