The Siberian Siren, Maria Sharapova

Maria Yuryevna Sharapova is famously known as Maria Sharapova. She is also nicknamed The Siberian Siren. Maria belongs from Nyagan, Russia. Sharapova was one of tennis’s superior contenders in the early 21st century. She has won about five Grand Slam titles till date, and is regarded as one of the greatest of the game.

Well, how well do you know about Maria Sharapova? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Maria Sharapova’s net worth in 2021, her age, height, weight, boyfriend, husband, kids, biography and complete details about her life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Maria Sharapova to date.

Biography and Early Life

Maria Sharapova was born into the family of Yuri Sharapova and Yelena Sharapova in Nyagan, Russia on April 19, 1987. Her parents belong to Gomel, Byelorussian SSR. After a short time of Maria’s birth, her parents left their homeland because of their concerns regarding the effects of the Chernobyl nuclear accident in the year 1986. Eventually, her parents got a divorce.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Maria Sharapova in 2021 and what is her height and weight? Well, Maria Sharapova’s age is 34 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 19 April 1987. Though, she is 6′ 2″ in feet and inches and 188 cm in Centimetres tall, she weighs about 159 lbs in Pound and 68kg in Kilograms. Her eye color is Green and hair color is Blonde.

Education

Maria Sharapova went to Keystone National High School in Pennsylvania. She then attended IMA Academy and even participated in an executive business course at Havard Business School. In 1993, when Maria was just six years old, she went to a Moscow tennis clinic. The owner of the tennis clinic was Martina Navratilova. Martina suggested professional training at the IMG Academy.

The academy is situated in Bradenton, Florida. Tennis star Maria Sharapova attended classes at Harvard Business School. She went to Harvard to study for the growth of her business. Sharapova got admitted into two courses at Harvard Business School. She got into the college for development in her business skills and grew Sugarpova.

Personal Life: Dating, Boyfriends, Husband, Kids

During her career, Maria has had a few high-profile relationships. She was engaged, in the year 2011,  to Sasha Vujačić. He was a Los Angeles Lakers player. After two years of dating each other, they separated and broke off the engagement the upcoming year.

Businessman Alexander Gilkes is engaged to the five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova. They have already announced their engagement.

Is Maria Sharapova Lesbian?

No, Maria Sharapova is not a lesbian. Her sexual orientation is straight. She has been involved with many men and is now engaged to a very successful British businessman Alexander Gilkes.

Professional Career

In the year 2003, Sharapova won her 1st WTA in the AIG Japan Open 2003. On her first attempt at Wimbledon in 2003, she reached the 4th round, which was remarkable for a first-timer. Exactly the next year, in 2004, Maria won a Wimbledon single. After winning this, she became Russia’s 1st female Wimbledon champion. By the end of the year 2004, she had also managed to win the WTA Championships title. She won her 2nd Grand Slam at the US Open in 2005.

Maria landed a silver medal in women’s singles at the Summer Olympics Games 2012. This was also Sharapova’s debut at the Olympics. She got a silver medal and lost the golden one to Serena Williams. Maria played more such games and brought a lot of laurels to herself and her family.

Maria retired from professional tennis in the year 2020 after losing to Vekic in Melbourne in the final match of her career. Specifically, she retired on February 26 in 2020.

Awards

• Won Russian Cup Newcomer of the Year in 2003
• Won Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Newcomer of the Year in 2003
• Won WTA Player of the Year in 2004
• Won WTA Most Improved Player of the Year in 2004
• Won ESPY Best Female Tennis Player in 2005
• Won Prix de Citron Roland Garros in 2005
• Won Russian Cup Female Tennis Player of the Year in 2005
• Won Russian Cup Female Tennis Player of the Year in 2006
• Won Whirlpool 6th Sense Player of the Year in 2006
• Won ESPY Best Female Tennis Player in 2007
• Won ESPY Best International Female Athlete in 2007
• Won ESPY Best Female Tennis Player in 2008
• Won Russian Cup Team of the Year in 2008
• Won WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player in 2010
• Won WTA Humanitarian of the Year in 2010
• Won WTA Most Fashionable Player (On Court) in 2010
• Won WTA Most Fashionable Player (Off-Court) in 2010
• Won WTA Most Dramatic Expression in 2010
• Won ESPY Best Female Tennis Player in 2012
• Won Medal of the Order For Merit to the Fatherland 2nd Class on April 28, 2012
• Won Medal of the Order For Merit to the Fatherland 1st Class on August 13, 2012
• Won Russian Cup Female Tennis Player of the Year in 2012
• Won Order For Merit to the Fatherland on February 5, 2016

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Maria Sharapova in 2021

Maria Sharapova’s net worth is estimated to be $200 million from her career as a former tennis player as of last estimated in the year 2021. She also earns a considerable amount of money from brand endorsements.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• Maria is a five-time Grand Slam Champion.
• She has won a Career Slam.
• She won a Wimbledon in 2014 when she was 17 years old.
• She has won 36 career WTA titles.
• Sharapova has won 4 Premier Mandatory titles.

Maria Sharapova is a professional tennis player from Russian. Maria plays tennis since she was six years old. She retired in the year 2020 on February 26. She was born in 1987, specifically on April 19 in Nyagan, Russia. She has won many titles and has brought many laurels to herself, her family, and her community.