Maria Sharapova wore black patent leather open-toe pumps with 3-inch stiletto heels and a copper sundress to a casual interview Sunday after her definitive U.S. Open title win.

Even if this has validated her fame, coming two years after she won her first major championship at Wimbledon, Sharapova described herself as “like the dork in the group” of her friends. They sent her text messages saying “typical Maria” after she jerked the Open’s silver trophy over her head and sent the lid flying Saturday.

But on the court, her willowy limbs had moved in concert as she struck bold winners in a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Justine Henin-Hardenne.

“I know it’s hard for everyone to hear that I’m a normal girl,” Sharapova said Sunday. “I have a career at 19 years old. I’ve never gone to a regular school, I’m not a social bunny, I don’t go babysitting to make an extra buck.

“At the end of the day, no matter how much money I’m making, what I’ve done in my career, no matter what cool cars or house I have, I’m still Maria. I’m still a normal girl that still enjoys life.”

Born in Siberia, Sharapova moved to the United States at age 9. She now drives a Range Rover and is still shocked to live part-time in a house overlooking the ocean in Manhattan Beach (Los Angeles County).

She said she could not understand why she was suspected of benefiting from illegal coaching.

Between sets, her hitting partner, Michael Joyce, was shown on television holding up four fingers and a banana.

Sharapova said it was signal that she should drink four bottles of liquid. Officials investigated the incident Sunday and said it did not constitute coaching.

After appearing on “Late Night with David Letterman” tonight, Sharapova said she would take four weeks off, then return to play in Moscow. “Yeah, the day after, it’s hard to think about the future,” she said.