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Maria Sharapova

full name:	Maria Sharapova
bio:	She started hitting tennis balls at age four. At age 9 she began training at Nick Bollettieri’s Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida, USA - a big commitment and sacrifice as she was away from her family and country at such a young age. This sacrifice is now paying dividends with success on and off the tennis court.
also known as:	swimsuit model
family:	Yuri and Yelena Sharapov
born:	April 19, 1987 in Nyagan, Russia (Siberian Region)
physical attributes:	Height: 6'2 Weight: 130 lbs. (59 kg) Plays right-handed
sport:	Tennis
rep. country:	Russia
lives:	Bradenton, Florida, USA
coach:	her father Yuri Sharapov and Robert Lansdorp
achievements:	CAREER TITLES Singles 2003: Tokyo & Quebec City 2004: Birmingham, Wimbledon, Seoul, Tokyo & WTA Championships 2005: Tokyo, Doha & Birmingham 2006: Indian Wells Doubles 2003: Tokyo, Luxembourg 2004: Birmingham BEST GRAND SLAM PERFORMANCES Australian Open: Semis Roland Garros: Quarters Wimbledon: Champion US Open: Semis
what you may not know:	At six years of age she participated in exhibition in Moscow that featured Martina Navratilova Her off-court interests include fashion, singing, dancing and movies (favorites are Mona Lisa Smile, Something's Gotta Give and Love Actually). She enjoys reading books in the Sherlock Holmes and Pippi Longstocking series. She prefers Russian and Thai cuisine Her favorite dessert is French crepes with Nutella. Her favorite drinks are orangina and virgin strawberry daiquiris She signed with IMG Models in November 2003

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