Maria Sharapova | Player Stats & More

Father is Yuri; mother is Yelena ... Started playing at age 4; at age 6 took part in Moscow exhibition that featured Martina Navratilova; began training at Bollettieri Academy at age 9 (required two-year separation from mother due to visa restrictions and finances)... Among women athletes, attracted unprecedented interest from sponsors ranging from Nike (designed her own apparel collection) to Porsche and launched her own candy and chocolate line, Sugarpova... Charitable endeavors have included the Maria Sharapova Foundation and work as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme, donating over $100,000 to Gomel area of Belarus affected by Chernobyl nuclear reactor disaster from 1986, and launching a $210,000 scholarship program for students from Chernobyl area; also donated value of Porsche Cayenne she won at 2004 WTA Finals (approximately $56,300) to those affected by school hostage crisis in Beslan ... In 2014 became first tennis player, male or female, to pass 15 million fans on Facebook... Published her Autobiography, Unstoppable: My Life So Far in September 2017... Keen interest in fashion and design continues to be reflected in a range of ventures, including a high-end office furniture line in partnership with Rove Concepts and sits on board of directors of Italian luxury fashion brand Moncler... Investor and strategic adviser to a variety of companies in the technology and wellness arenas... Gave birth to son Theodore on 1 July, 2022... Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2025, introduced by Serena Williams.

Plays

Right-Handed

Career High

Height

6' 2" (1.88 m)

Birthday

Apr 19, 1987 April 19, 1987

Birthplace

Nyagan, Russia

Career Highlights

SINGLES
Winner (36): 2017 - Tianjin; 2015 - Brisbane, Rome; 2014 - Stuttgart, Madrid, Roland Garros, Beijing; 2013 - Indian Wells, Stuttgart; 2012 - Stuttgart, Rome, Roland Garros; 2011 - Rome, Cincinnati; 2010 - Memphis, Strasbourg; 2009 - Tokyo [Pan Pacific]; 2008 - Australian Open, Doha, Amelia Island; 2007 - San Diego; 2006 - Indian Wells, San Diego, US Open, Zürich, Linz; 2005 - Tokyo [Pan Pacific], Doha, Birmingham; 2004 - Birmingham, Wimbledon, Seoul, Tokyo [Japan Open], WTA Finals; 2003 - Tokyo [Japan Open], Québec City.
Finalist (23): 2015 - Australian Open; 2013 - Miami, Madrid, Roland Garros; 2012 - Australian Open, Indian Wells, Miami, Olympics, Beijing, WTA Finals; 2011 - Miami, Wimbledon; 2010 - Birmingham, Stanford, Cincinnati; 2009 - Toronto; 2007 - Australian Open, Birmingham, WTA Finals; 2006 - Dubai, Miami; 2005 - Miami; 2004 - Zürich.

DOUBLES
Winner (3): 2004 - Birmingham (w/Kirilenko); 2003 - Tokyo [Japan Open], Luxembourg (both w/Tanasugarn).
Finalist (1): 2004 - Memphis (w/Zvonareva).

ADDITIONAL
Russian Fed Cup Team, 2008, 2011-12, 2015; Russian Olympic Team, 2012.