Maria Sharapova
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She plays right-handed and two-handed backhand.

Is able to use both hands with equal facility that she almost became a left-handed tennis player.

Besides tennis, her other interests include fashion, singing, dancing and movies.

Her favorite movies are "Mona Lisa Smile" (2003), "Something's Gotta Give" (2003) and "Love Actually" (2003).

Likes to read "Sherlock Holmes" and "Pippi Longstocking" series.

Enjoys Russian and Thai cuisine.

Loves to have dessert of French crepes with Nutella.

Her favorite beverages are orangina and virgin strawberry daiquiris.

Previously was educated by her mother before learned via Internet at Keystone National High School.

Her last name, Sharapova, is the feminine version of her father's name, Sharapov.

In order to develop her skills, her parents sent her to U.S. instead of Russia even though the Russian government had provided ample funding to support its tennis development program.

Was signed up by Prince, Oakley and Nike at the age of 9.

Wears Nike and uses a Prince racquet in the court.

Her name appeared in Teen People's list of 20 Teens Who Will Change the World in 2002.

Was labeled one of The Coolest Girls in America by YM magazine and 'On the Move' by People Magazine.

Was mentioned as one of 21 Athletes to Watch For in the 21st Century according to SPORT Magazine.

Was featured in W magazine and USA Today in 2003.

Became the first tennis player in more than two years to be the cover of Sports Illustrated in a special double-issue on newsstands for two weeks.

Appeared in Vogue Italia by August 2004.

Was among the 50 Most Beautiful Celebrities in the World according to People Magazine's list by April 2005.

Was listed by Forbes magazine as The Highest-Paid Female Athlete in the World in June 2005, with annual earnings of 18 million dollar U.S.

Was nominated for the 2005 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Awards.

Is often compared to Anna Kournikova, yet she rejects the comparison.

Was about to face Anna Kournikova in the semi-final of Sea Island Tournament in May 2003 when Kournikova finally pulled out before the match.

Entered the WTA world rankings at number 532 in 2002 and finished at number 186 by the end of the same year.

Was defeated by Justine Henin-Hardenne in the final of Siemens Women Tennis Trophy after holding eight match points!

Became the first Russian tennis player ever to win Grand Slam Wimbledon.

Her rank instantly leapt from #15 to #8 after winning Wimbledon in 2004.

When competed at Wimbledon Center Court on June 21, 2005, her loudest grunt reached 101.2 decibels, which is above the sound of a motorcycle or a lawnmower.

Wasn't included in Russian team at the Fed Cup as Anastasia Myskina threatened to have a boycott if she joined the team.

Her father, Youri Sharapov, had been criticized particularly by Myskina of his disruptive courtside behavior and his shouting of rude things against Maria's compatriots on the WTA Tour.

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