initiated by Sheikhu on January 14, 2007
Birthdate: April 19, 1987
Birthplace: Siberia, Russia
Residence: Sochi, Russia/Bradenton, Florida
Ht./Wt.: 6'/125 lbs.
Plays Right-handed
INTERESTING FACTS
- One week after the launch of the web-version on the Russian Forbes Celebrity Rating http://forbes.rambler.ru/, Maria is rated #1 by both Forbes experts and online voting (17,000 votes total).
- The Forbes rating is base more
Birthdate: April 19, 1987
Birthplace: Siberia, Russia
Residence: Sochi, Russia/Bradenton, Florida
Ht./Wt.: 6'/125 lbs.
Plays Right-handed
INTERESTING FACTS
- One week after the launch of the web-version on the Russian Forbes Celebrity Rating http://forbes.rambler.ru/, Maria is rated #1 by both Forbes experts and online voting (17,000 votes total).
- The Forbes rating is based of the celebrity's income, the number of times their name is mentioned in the most popular Russian publications, and the number of web searches on Rambler.ru , the leading search engine.
- The next highest tennis player is Dementieva at #36.
- Maria is a natural lefty. At age 10 she played lefty for 6 months but then switched back to right.
- Sport Magazine nominated Maria as one of the 20 athletes to watch out for in the 21st century
- Nominated by YM Magazine "One of the 20 coolest girls in America"
- Appeared on Teen People's list of 20 Teens Who Will Change the World
- Maria loves cup cakes! Below are my top 3 favorite places to get cup cakes:
1) Crumbs: www.crumbsbakeshop.com2) Magnolia bakery: No website, Phone: 212-462-25723) Cupcake Cafe: www.cupcakecafe.com
- Was top search on KaZaZZ! Personalized Search Engine during the week ending October 10, 2004, beating out Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson, New York Yankees, New England Patriots, Christina Aguilera, Tiger Woods, Alicia Keys and Usher.
- Considers herself a "Renaissance Woman" for her many interests off the court, which include, reading literature, visiting museums, painting, collecting stamps, studying fashion, and learning new languages
- First Russian Female tennis player ranked #1 in the world (08/22/05)
- Named by People Magazine "50 Most Beautiful People" in May, 2005
- Signed her own fragrance deal with Parlux Fragrances in September 2004. Her own fragrance "Maria Sharapova" was launched September, 1 2005 - In 2004 Profiled in Italian Vogue, GQ, ESPN The Magazine, Hello Magazine and the cover of Tennis Magazine
- 3rd youngest Wimbledon Champion in WTA history
- Youngest player to win a title on the WTA Tour in 2003 ÂÂ
- 2003 Voted the WTA "Newcomer of the Year"
- 2003 Nominated for the Laureus World "Newcomer of the Year" Award
- Signed with IMG Models in November 2003
- Trains at Bollettieri Sports Academy
