Maria Sharapova

At the age of 7 years, Sharapova brought to the United States by her father, Yuri Sharapov, to learn tennis in the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

Sharapova has been sweep 3 Grand Slam titles, including the Australian Open (2008) and the U.S. Open in 2006 with the defeat Justine Henin. In 2004, she defeated Serena Williams in the Wimbledon final.



Birthdate: April 19, 1987
Birthplace: Nyagan, Russia (Siberian Region)
Residence: Bradenton, Florida, USA
Height: 6' (1.83m)
Weight: 130lbs (59kg) lbs.
Plays: Right
Turned Pro: 2001