Maria Sharapova
Name: Maria SharapovaPlace of Birth: Nyagan, Soviet Union
Date of Birth: 04/19/1987
Occupation: Professional Tennis Player
Claim to Fame: Started playing tennis at the age of four and made her formal tennis education at the age of seven at Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Won Grand Slam singles title except the French Open. As of May 19, 2008, she's ranked the World's number 1 female tennis player. She defeated fourth-seeded Clijsters and reached her first Australian Open final and gain the opportunity to be the first Russian woman to win Grand Slam singles.
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