Maria Sharapova Profile

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Nationality: Russia
Residence: Bradenton, Florida, USA
Birthdate: April 19, 1987
Birthplace: Nyagan, Russia (Siberian Region)
Height: 6′2 (1.88 m)
Weight: 130 lbs. (59 kg)
Plays: Right-handed, Double-Hand Backhand

Status: Pro (since 19 April 2001)
Racquet: Prince O^3 White
Shoes Manufactured By: Nike
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Pro Tour Singles Titles: 11
Pro Tour Doubles Titles: 3
Grand Slam Titles: 1 Singles
ITF Circuit Singles Titles: 4 singles
Career Prize Money: $5,026,526
Career Win/Loss Record: $5,026,526

Other Information:
Coached by her father and Michael Joyce…Started hitting tennis balls at age four; at six, participated in exhibition in Moscow that featured Martina Navratilova; began training at Nick Bollettieriâ€™s Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida, USA, at age nine (which required a two-year separation from mother due to visa restrictions and finances)…Off-court interests include fashion, singing, jazz dancing and movies (favorite is Pearl Harbor)…Featured as On the Move by People Magazine in its September 1, 2003, issue…In second year of high school and studies via an internet school…Enjoys reading books in the Sherlock Holmes and Pippi Longstocking series…Favors Russian music and food, Russian food (except for Italian bread)…Says favorite dessert is ‘anything.’
Wears Clothing By: Nike

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Maria Sharapova was born on April 19, 1987 in Nyagan, a town in the Siberian region of Russia. In 1989, the family moved to the Black Sea resort town of Sochi.
When she was 4 years old, a chance encounter changed her life. She met with the father of tennis champion Yevgeny Kafelnikov, and the man gave her a racket. From that moment, she started hitting tennis balls. The game soon became a passion for her.
Two years later, she was performing at a tennis clinic when another tennis champion changed her life. Martina Navratilova was in the building and she was flabbergasted by the talent of the 6-year-old. [...]

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