Monday, November 17, 2008

Maria Sharapova






Nickname(s) Masha
Country Russia
Residence Bradenton, Florida, U.S.
Date of birth April 19, 1987 (1987-04-19) (age 21)
Place of birth Nyagan, Soviet Union
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Weight 59.1 kg (130 lb/9.31 st)[1]
Turned pro April 19, 2001
Retired Active Plays Right-handed; two-handed backhand
Career prize money US$12,169,281
Singles Career record: 305–70
Career titles: 19
Highest ranking: 1 (August 22, 2005)
Grand Slam results Australian Open W (2008) French Open SF (2007) Wimbledon W (2004) US Open W (2006) Major tournaments WTA Championships W (2004)
Doubles Career record: 23–16
Career titles: 3
Highest ranking: 41 (June 14, 20040