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Name: Maria
Yuryevna Sharapova Nickname: Masha Birthdate: April 19, 1987 Birthplace: Nyagan, Russia Height: 6'2" |
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2004 women's
Wimbledon champion. Defeated two-time defending champion Serena
Williams 6-1, 6-4. Born in Siberia, Russia, and raised in the United States since age seven. Father Yuri brought her to the U.S. in 1994, but mother Yelena didn't join them until two years later due to visa problems. She was (and still is) so ambidextrous that she almost became a left-handed tennis player. She won the 2004 WTA Championships, defeating Serena Williams 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the final to pocket one million dollars and win a new Porsche Cayenne to donate to a charity of her choice. Her loudest grunt was measured at 101.2 decibels (louder than a motorcycle or a lawnmower) on 21 June 2005 at Wimbledon Centre Court. Previously the loudest grunt was by Monica Seles at 93.2 decibels. According to the LA Times and Orange County Register, Maria said at a press conference she has grown a few cm this year and is now 6' 2". She's been having back pains and has had to pull out of some tournaments due to the pain which she thinks is from a growth spurt. Became number 1 in the world in August 2005 & is the first Russian player to become the best player in the world |
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Partner Links:
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