Maria Sharapova
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Summary
Maria Sharapova was born on April 19, 1987[1], in Nyagan[2]. She has worked as a tennis player[3], model[4], and diplomat[5]. She ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53,484 views/month, #2,858 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Yuri Sharapov[7]
- Mother: Elena Sharapova[8]
- Country of citizenship: Russia[9], Soviet Union[10]
- Native language: Russian[11]
- Position held: goodwill ambassador[12]
- Employer: United Nations[13]
- Educated at: Keystone National High School[14]
- Award received: Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[15], Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords[16], Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award[17], tennis hall of fame[18]
- Religion or worldview: Greek Orthodoxy[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Member of sports team: Russia Billie Jean King Cup team[21]
- Head coach: Sven Groeneveld[22], Jimmy Connors[23]
- Commons category: Maria Sharapova[24]
- Unmarried partner: Alexander Gilkes[25]
- Residence: Manhattan Beach[26], Bradenton[27]
- Handedness: right-handedness[28]
- Doubles record: 23–17[29]
- Singles record: 647–169[30]
- Sport: tennis[31]
- Family name: Sharapova[32]
- Given name: Mariya[33]
- Playing hand: right-handedness[34]
- Significant event: doping in sport[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Maria Sharapova[36]
- Commons gallery: Maria Sharapova[37]
Why It Matters
Maria Sharapova has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
She has been cited as an influence by Aryna Sabalenka[40], a tennis player[41], b. 1998[42], of Belarus[43] and Cristiana Ferrando[44], a tennis player[45], b. 1995[46], of Italy[47].
FAQs
Where was Maria Sharapova born?
Maria Sharapova's place of birth was Nyagan[2].
Who were Maria Sharapova's parents?
Maria Sharapova's father was Yuri Sharapov[7]. Maria Sharapova's mother was Elena Sharapova[8].
What did Maria Sharapova do for work?
Maria Sharapova worked as a tennis player[3], model[4], and diplomat[5].
Where did Maria Sharapova go to school?
Maria Sharapova was educated at Keystone National High School[14].
What awards did Maria Sharapova receive?
Honors received include Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[15], Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords[16], and Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award[17].
Who did Maria Sharapova influence?
Maria Sharapova has been cited as an influence by Aryna Sabalenka[40] and Cristiana Ferrando[44].