Maria Sharapova, born on April 19, 1987, in Nyagan, Russian SFSR (now Russia), is a former Russian tennis player. She became a global tennis sensation when she won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2004 at the age of 17.
Known for her powerful playing style and strong competitive spirit, Sharapova achieved a career Grand Slam and reached the top of the world rankings. Off the court, she became a successful entrepreneur and fashion icon.
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