Maria Sharapova Biography & Information
She is former World No.1 and all time favorite of crowd. This Russian Beauty was born on 19 April 1987 in Navagan, Russia but at age of seven she migrated to Florida, USA. She climbed the ladder of success in tennis rapidly after starting her career in 2001. Sharapova became World No.1 on 22 August 2005 and currently she is at Number 4 in world tennis ranking (on 16 January 2012). With 24 career titles and three-time Grand Slam Singles Champion, Russian glamour girl is one of the world’s most popular female athletes. Maria Sharapova won her first major title in 2004 when she defeated the two-time defending champion Serena Williams in Wimbledon final.
She has been named the world’s highest paid female athlete by prestigious Forbes magazine for seven consecutive years. Her estimated earning in 2010 were $25million, same year she sign record deal with Nike amounted $70 million which is the most lucrative deal for any female athlete to date. According to official WTA record she earned $16.6 million by winning different titles and games in tennis. Overall this Russian Icon is not only known for her game but also for her irresistible beauty.
Maria Sharapova Personal Information
- Birth Date: 19 April, 1987
- Birth Place: Nyagan Russia
- Residence: Bradenton, Florida, USA
- Height: 6.2 feet
- Weight: 130lb / 59 kg
- Nickname: Masha
Maria Sharapova Career Information
- Pro Career Started: 19 April 2001
- Play Hand: Right-Handed
- Career Prize Money: $16,643,327
- Highest Ranking: No.1 (22 August 2005)
- Grand Slam Results: Australian Open 2008, French Open 2007 2011, Wimbledon 2004, US Open 2006
Note: All records and Information are updated till 16 January 2012
Maria Sharapova Wallpapers & Pictures
Although she is tennis star but million of her fans search for her hot and sexy wallpapers. Here we have selected some high quality wallpapers of Maria Sharapova which show her different poses during game and in real life.
