Maria saraprova’s story is one of sacrifice, focus and extraordinary talent.

Maria Yuryevna Sharapova was born 19 April 1987.

When Sharapova was seven, she and her father moved from their life of poverty in Russia to the United States, to enroll in the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy.

Russian professional tennis player and three time Grand Slam singles champion.

Sharapova won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2004 at the age of 17.