Age | 37 |
Birthday | 19 April, 1987 |
Birthplace | Nyagan, Russia |
Height | 6' 2½" (189 cm) |
Eye Color | Green |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Nationality | Russian |
Occupation | Tennis |
Claim to Fame | 2004 Wimbledon Singles Champion |
Maria Yuryevna Sharapova (Russian: Мария Юрьевна Шарапова, Mariya Yuryevna Sharapova, ; born 19 April 1987) is a Russian former professional tennis player. She was ranked as the world No. 1 in women's singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for 21 weeks. Sharapova won 36 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including five major titles, as well as the 2004 WTA Tour Championships. She is one of ten women to achieve the career Grand Slam in singles. Sharapova is one of the most successful players of her generation.