Maria Sharapova
Tennis player, five-time Grand Slam champion
Born
April 19th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Born in Russia, played professional tennis from 2001 to 2020. Achieved success as a top-ranked player, winning five Grand Slam titles. Won the Australian Open in 2008, the French Open in 2012, and 2014, the Wimbledon title in 2004, and the US Open in 2006. Became a prominent figure in women's tennis, recognized for powerful groundstrokes and competitive spirit. Retired from professional tennis in 2020.
Won five Grand Slam singles titles
Achieved world No. 1 ranking
Secured a career Grand Slam
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