Maria Sharapova Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Facts, Biography
Maria Sharapova Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Weight | 68 kg |
Date of Birth | April 19, 1987 |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Eye Color | Green |
Maria Sharapova is a Russian former professional tennis player who became the world No. 1 for the first time on August 22, 2005, when she was 18 years old, becoming the first Russian female tennis player to top the singles rankings. The legendary athlete has won several accolades including 5 Grand Slam titles – 2 at the French Open and one each at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open as well as the year-ending WTA Finals in her debut in 2004. She has also been a United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador, concerned specifically with the Chernobyl Recovery and Development Programme, and was named one of the “30 Legends of Women’s Tennis: Past, Present and Future” by Time in June 2011 and one of the “100 Greatest of All Time” by Tennis Channel in March 2012. In addition to that, she has been named the highest-paid female athlete in the world by Forbes for 11 consecutive years.
Born Name
Maria Yuryevna Sharapova (Native Name – Мария Юрьевна Шарапова)
Nick Name
Masha, The Siberian Siren, Sibirskaya Sirena
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Nyagan, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Residence
Bradenton, Florida, United States
Nationality
Education
Maria had focused on her tennis career from her childhood. She attended Martina Navratilova‘s tennis clinic in Moscow. She was suggested by Martina to join Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida to get better exposure.
She traveled to the USA with her father (by borrowing money) and joined the academy. Though they were short of money, her father managed by doing various jobs, mostly low-paying ones in America.
Maria has also taken 2 summer courses from Harvard Business School.
Occupation
Professional Tennis Player
Family
- Father – Yuri Sharapova
- Mother – Elena Sharapova
- Others – Petr Pavlovich Pomyatinskiy (Maternal Grandfather), Tamara Dmitrievna (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Max Eisenbud (from IMG Models) has been the manager of the famous pro tennis player, Maria.
Plays
Right-handed (Two-Handed Backhand)
Turned Pro
April 19, 2001
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 2 in or 188 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Sharapova has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Maria Sharapova is of Russian descent.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Towering height
- Shouts loudly at the time of hitting the ball
- 2 handed backhand
Measurements
36-26-36 in or 91.5-66-91.5 cm
Dress Size
4 (US) or 36 (EU) or 8 (UK)
Shoe Size
11 (US) or 8.5 (UK) or 41.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
Evian mineral water, Sony Ericsson, Prince, Nike, Tiffany & Co., Colgate, Gatorade, Land Rover, Parlux, Tag Heuer, Tropicana, Canon, Porsche (signed a three-year contract in 2013), Motorola, Gatorade, Tropicana, Head racquets, Sports Illustrated catalog, Cole Haan, Maria Sharapova fragrance, and Samsung.
Religion
Russian Orthodox
Best Known For
Playing tennis and appearing in various commercials in print and television.
First Grand Slam Singles Wins
Sharapova won her singles Grand Slam titles for the first time in the years –
- Australian Open – 2008
- French Open – 2012
- Wimbledon – 2004
- US Open – 2006
Personal Trainer
Sharapova is a food lover. Being a sportsperson, she needs to be strong and cannot deprive herself of the essential foods. So, she eats all the food, by keeping a balance between the carbs and proteins. Maria likes to have three big meals in a day and also eats sweets or cookies if she craves them. If she is ever told not to eat a particular food, then she binges on that food, even more. She also eats fresh fruits during the day.
Regarding workout, her number one activity is playing tennis itself. But, she does yoga and biking to stay away from boredom. To even keep her boredom miles away, she also does dancing. She takes a rope with her on a tour. As it is not possible to go with the usual workout, Maria does jumping ropes, while on a tour.
Maria Sharapova Favorite Things
- Food – Crepes with Nutella. She likes to eat Russian and Thai food.
- Sweet – Sugarpova’s Blue Raspberry gummies
- Designer – Vera Wang
- Vacation Destination – Le Marais, Paris
- Restaurant – Craft Los Angeles
- Shopping Place – Kitson in Robertson Boulevard, LA
- Gift to Receive – Flowers
- European City – Amsterdam
- Podcasts – WorkLife With Adam Grant, What It Takes, and NPR’s How I Built This
- Favorite Vintage Ring – Maria’s Grandmother’s rose gold with a red ruby
Source – LA-Confidential-Magazine.com, Us Magazine
Maria Sharapova Facts
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