Biography of Maria Sharapova
Birth Name Maria Yuryevna Sharapova
Nickname Masha (The Siberian Siren)
Country
Residence
Date of birth April 19, 1987
Place of birth Nyagan,
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 59.1 kg (130 lb/9.31 st)
Turned Pro April 19, 2001
Plays Right-handed; two-handed backhand
Career Prize Money US$11,992,028
Singles
Career record: 297-68
Career titles: 19
Highest ranking: 1 (August 22, 2005)
Grand Slam results
Australian Open W (2008)
French Open SF (2007)
US Open W (2006)
Doubles
Career record: 23-16
Career titles: 3
Highest ranking: 41 (June 14, 2004)
Trade Mark
2 handed backhand
Grunts loudly when striking the ball
