| Maria Sharapova
Birthdate: April 19, 1987
Birthplace: Nyagan, Russia (Siberian Region)
Residence: Bradenton, Florida, USA
Height: 6' (1.83m)
Weight: 130lbs (59kg) lbs.
Plays: Right
Turned Pro: 2001
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Personal Coached by her father, Yuri Sharapov and Michael Joyce... Mother's name is Yelena... Started hitting tennis balls at age four; began training at Nick Bollettieri's Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida, USA, at age nine... Off-court interests include fashion, singing, dancing and movies (favorites are Mona Lisa Smile, Something's Gotta Give and Love Actually)... In second year of high school and studies via an Internet school... Enjoys reading books in the Sherlock Holmes and Pippi Longstocking series... Prefers Russian and Thai cuisine; favorite dessert is French crepes with Nutella; favorite drinks are Orangina and virgin strawberry daiquiris... Signed with IMG Models in November 2003... At 2005 Australian Open, donated value of Porsche Cayenne she won at 2004 Tour Championships (approx. US$56,300) to those affected by Russian school hostage crisis in Beslan. |
