Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova is an absolutely stunning 6ft beauty who is more famous for her athletic prowess than her looks. She is nicknamed the “Screaming Cinderella” or “Siberian Siren” because of her very peculiar vocal playing style.

Early Accomplishments

At 13, she won her first professional title in an international U16 tennis competition and her first Grand Slam when she was 17 at 2004’s Wimbledon. She signed her first sponsorship deal with Nike at just 11.

Best Known For

Although she has been ranked number 1 female tennis player in the world on 5 occasions, an injury-plagued career has seen her drop to number 3, a testament to her talent and her achievements in the sport down the years. She now has 5 Grand Slam titles and 35 singles titles to her name.

Sexual Orientation

She is straight and has been actively dating. Her past suitors include singer Adam Levine, TV producer Charlie Ebersol, and engaged to basketballer Sasha Vujacic. 

She is currently in a relationship with Alexander Gilkes.

Family

Maria is the daughter of Yuri and Yelena. There are no records of any siblings. She is currently unmarried and have no children yet.

Religion

Maria is very religious and she has been widely reported as an Eastern Orthodox Christian. She wears a cross necklace she got from her parents every time and everywhere.

Worth To Know

Asides being a tennis player, she is also a model who has featured not only on Sports Illustrated but also modelled for companies like Porsche, Tiffany, Motorola, Canon, Tag Heuer and a lot more including a 2010 $70 million Nike deal.

She has a foundation that takes care of victims of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.