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Introduction about Maria Sharapova
In the middle ages, outdoor sports were believed to be a ‘man’s thing’. Women were not allowed to play outdoors. Ages have changed, and so has society. Women are now ruling the courts and the fields. Sports have played a significant role in the empowerment of women.
Maria Sharapova is an inspiration for women. She rose from a comparatively unprivileged background and became a star in the world of Women’s Tennis.
Net Worth & Salary of Maria Sharapova in 2022
The Net worth of Maria Sharapova is estimated to be around $196 million in 2022. Her yearly income accounts for $16 million.
Maria Sharapova is one of the highest-paid woman athletes in the world. She has won approximately $39 million just from prize-money, throughout her career. She held the position of being the most-paid female athlete for 11 years.
Early Life & Biography of Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova was born on 19 April 1987 in Nyagan of the then USSR. Her father Yuri Sharapov and mother Yelena Sharapova were originally from Gomel of the republic of Byelorussia.
In 1990, the Sharapov family moved to Sochi, Russia. There they met the Kafelnikov family. Yevgeny Kafelnikov was the son of Aleksandr Kafelnikov, who was the friend of Maria’s father. Yevgeny was a tennis player and his father was a huge tennis enthusiast. Aleksandr gifted Maria a tennis racket when she was four. Young Maria inspired by Yevgeny started practicing tennis with his father. Yevgeny Kafelnikov later became the first Russian to win a Grand Slam, with two individual Grand Slams in his trophy cabinet.
Sharapova’s first professional training was under Russian coach Yuri Yutkin, who later admitted to being surprised by her ‘exceptional hand-eye coordination’ at that age. Later she joined the tennis workshop of 18-times Grand Slam winner Martina Navratilova in Moscow.
| Name: | Maria Yuryevna Sharapova |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Female |
| Age: | 34 years |
| Birth Date: | 19 April 1987 |
| Birth Place: | Nyagan, RSFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality: | Russian |
| Height: | 1.88 m |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Engaged |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Alexander Gilkes (Fiancé) |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | -NA- |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | -NA- |
| Profession: | Tennis Player |
| Yearly Income: | $16 million |
| Net Worth in 2022 | $196 million |
| Content Last Updated: | March, 2022 |
Personal Life of Maria Sharapova
Sharapova had her ups and downs with her relationships. She was engaged to professional NBA star Sasha Vujačić in 2011 but ended the three years old relationship in 2012. She started dating Grigor Dimitrov, the Bulgarian Tennis champion in 2012. This relationship also ended in 2015.
She is currently in a relationship with British businessman Alexander Gilkes. The couple was engaged in 2020.
Career of Maria Sharapova
The brilliance of Maria Sharapova is self-explanatory. Her exceptional career is an inspiration to many.
Sharapova’s career in tennis started with the Eddie Herr International Junior Tennis Championship U-16 category. She won this tournament at the age of 13, with the distinction of ‘Rising Star’. Later she competed in the junior women’s singles events of the Australian Open and Wimbledon Open. In 2002, Sharapova became the youngest girl to reach the final of the Australian Open.
Her professional career began with the Australian and French Open in 2003. Though she failed to manage a single win in the aforementioned tournaments, she came back stronger. With her win in the Japan Open and Tournoi de Quebec, she reached the Top 50 in the first year of her professional senior career.
2004 was a dream year for Maria. She started the exceptional year by reaching the semifinals of the French Open, in the clay season. However, her win in the Wimbledon Open was the real deal that year. She won her first Grand Slam title by defeating none other than Tennis legend Serena Williams. This win resulted in her entrance into the top 10 in the world.
In 2005, Sharapova reached the semifinals of the Australian Open but lost to Serena Williams in a close difference. Later on, she won two tournaments simultaneously and jumped to the top 3 in the world. In 2005’s version of the Wimbledon Open, Sharapova managed a streak of undefeated sets but eventually lost to Venus Williams in the semifinals. Thanks to this, Serena topped the world ranking for the first time in her career.
But luck was going down on Sharapova. It was revealed to her that the shoulder rotator tendon in her muscle was torn. She had to take surgery to heal herself. This highly affected her career.
Everyone thought that the age of Maria Sharapova was over. But she had different plans. In 2011, Maria dashed through the French Open to win the title, and become the tenth woman in history to win a Career Grand Slam. She also made her grand debut in the Olympics that year. She won the silver medal in the Summer Olympics 2012 held in London. She was also the first female Russian athlete to bear the Olympic Flag in the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics 2012.
Sharapova’s career dropped into a slump again, when she was tested positive for drugs in 2016. Many believed it to be controversial as there was political turmoil going on between America and Russia at that time. Nevertheless, the ‘Queen of Tennis’ returned to the game and swooped to the semifinals in the Porsche Grand Prix.
In 2019, Maria Sharapova completed her 800th career single game. She faced frequent injuries and her form fell drastically. Knowing that her physical injuries will continue to affect her career badly, Maria took retirement from Tennis in 2020. She knew the right time to give up and she left tennis as a legend.
Awards & Achievements of Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova’s list of achievements goes on and on. Apart from the humongous bunch of tournament trophies and Grand Slam titles, she also received various awards for the display of skills and personality on and off the court.
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) named her the ‘Newcomer of the Year’ in 2003 when she started her career. She was unstoppable with her racket in the following year as she won both the titles of WTA Player of the Year and WTA Most Improved Player of the Year.
ESPA tagged her to be the Best Female Tennis Player in 2005. She won this title in 2007, 2008, and 2012 as well. Her amazing performance in Russian Cup 2006 was followed by the title of Russian Cup Best Female Tennis Player.
In 2012, the Russian Government presented her the Medal of the Order For Merit to the Fatherland, a state decoration twice, for her philanthropic activity and her win for the state in London Olympics 2012.
Major Investments and Assets of Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova is one of the leading female figures in the world of sports. She has managed a hefty net worth by her name. The set of her prominent assets and investments is quite impressive.
Maria owns a luxurious house in a prime location in California. She bought this house in 2015 and its price can tag as about $2 million at present. The tennis star also has investments in various real estate properties in USA and Russia.
Maria is believed to be a car enthusiast. Her grand collection of opulent cars includes Mercedes, Audi, Range Rover, and a Porsche.
Sharapova also earns a sumptuous amount of money from brand endorsements. She is currently the endorsement partner of various famous brands like Head, Evian, and Nike. She is also the brand ambassador of Porsche.
Maria did not stop at brand endorsements. The evergreen star did not hesitate to start her own business. In 2012, Maria Sharapova launched her candy brand named Sugarpova.
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