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Maria Sharapova is a legendary tennis player, born on April 19, 1987, in Nyagan, Russia. She started playing tennis at the young age of four, with guidance from her father. At the age of six, her family moved to the United States to further her tennis career.

By the age of seventeen, Maria had already won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2004. She went on to win five Grand Slam singles titles, including the Australian Open in 2008, the French Open in 2012 and 2014, Wimbledon in 2004 and 2006, and the US Open in 2006. Maria was the first Russian woman to achieve the world number one ranking in tennis, and she held this position for a total of 21 weeks throughout her career.

Maria is known for her aggressive playing style on the court, as well as her powerful serve and forehand. Despite her numerous injuries and setbacks throughout her career, she has always persevered and continued to strive for success.

Off the court, Maria is also a successful entrepreneur. She has her own candy line called ‘Sugarpova’, and she has also launched a successful skincare line.

However, Maria’s tennis career was not without controversy. In 2016, she was suspended from tennis for 15 months after testing positive for meldonium, a banned substance. She made her comeback in 2017 but announced her retirement in February 2020, citing injury and wanting to focus on her business ventures.

Maria Sharapova will always be remembered as one of the most successful female tennis players of all time. Her legacy will continue to inspire young athletes for years to come.