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Who is Maria Sharapova?

Maria Sharapova is a Russian tennis star born on April 19th, 1987 and raised from 7 onward in the U.S. although she maintains Russian citizenship. Sharapova has 2 career Grand Slams including winning Wimbledon in 2004 and being the U.S. Open Womens Champion of 2006. She therefore lived up to what has become her first of many athletic awards starting with the Womens Tennis Associations Newcomer of the Year Award of 2003, and their Player of the Year in 2004. The athlete is internationally recognizable and a highly sought after commodity because of her star status in a sport unique for focusing whole arenas on single players. The globetrotting athletes are like a refined circus coming to town, world capitals and small venues alike welcome the eyes of the world as these exciting, smartly dressed gladiators and gladiatrices take over with sophisticated but thrilling play. Sharapovas genuine athletic prowess and achievement, coupled with blue eyes and blonde hair that soar 6 foot 2 inches (1.88 m) above sea level have outshone her single flaw of being known for grunting loudly during matches. She is now the worlds highest paid female athlete. Sharapovas endorsement deals include the digital camera by Canon, the PowerShot line synonymous with her style of play, and a lifetime contract with Prince Sports, Inc. She currently makes her home in Southern California.