The Beauty & the Best

BIOGRAPHY

Date of Birth: April 19, 1987
Birthplace: Nyagan, Russia (Siberian Region)
Residence: Bradenton, Florida, USA
Nationality: Russian
Height: 6'2
Weight: 130 lbs. (59 kg)
Plays: Right-handed
Clothing: Nike
Racquet: Prince
Endorsements: Speedminton, Motorola, Parlux Fragrances, Canon, TAG Heuer, Honda Japan & Colgate-Palmolive
PERSONAL
*Coached by her father Yuri Sharapov and Robert Lansdorp
*Mother's name is Yelena
*Started hitting tennis balls at age four; at six, participated in exhibition in Moscow that featured Martina Navratilova
*Began training at Nick Bollettieri’s Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida, USA, at age nine (which required a two-year separation from mother due to visa restrictions and finances)
*Off-court interests include fashion, singing, dancing and movies (favorites are Mona Lisa Smile, Something's Gotta Give and Love Actually)
*In second year of high school and studies via an Internet school.
*Enjoys reading books in the Sherlock Holmes and Pippi Longstocking series.
*Prefers Russian and Thai cuisine
*Favorite dessert is French crepes with Nutella.
*Favorite drinks are orangina and virgin strawberry daiquiris
*Signed with IMG Models in November 2003

CAREER TITLES
Singles
2003: Tokyo & Quebec City
2004: Birmingham, Wimbledon, Seoul, Tokyo & WTA Championships
2005: Tokyo, Doha & Birmingham
Doubles
2003: Tokyo, Luxembourg
2004: Birmingham

HIGHEST RANKINGS
Singles: 1 (22/8/2005)
Doubles: 41 (14/6/2004)

BEST GRAND SLAM PERFORMANCES
Australian Open: Semis
Roland Garros: Quarters
Wimbledon: Champion
US Open: Semis

* 3 words to describe her.. Veni Vidi Vici.... She definately proved me wrong, i used to think that women tennis is great to watch up to quarter-finals cuz after dat there's where the woMEN plays. But i shall take back my words. She's not just a beauty she's the current world No.1 in women's tennis. At the age of 18, she's definately succesful, making money not just thru winning tournament but lots of off the court earnings. Having clothing sponsored by Nike says it all. As we know Nike only sponsors those who are marketable and of cuz she is ..duh~! Just look at watever she's wearing it's all wif a TICK man...isnt that kewl??? Well Nike is kewl, who doesnt want to have nike stuffz but it's kinda over-priced these days. Most of the clothing are made in china, indon , SEA countries where labour aren't dat costly. Not worth buyin IMO. woopz a bit off the topic here.
Anyway Sharapova Rulez babeh~! All da best for her to retain her No.1 spot for years to come. Goddess of tennis..yeh babe!*