I know many of you thought that I would be retiring today, but if I was ever going to announce my retirement it would not be in a downtown Los Angeles hotel with this fairly ugly carpet. — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
It's strange for my friends when they see me on TV and in magazines, because the person that they see doing interviews and pictures on the red carpet is not the person that they know. — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
I love playing for my country, getting the support. Especially for the kids and everybody, showing my example of what I can achieve so… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
A great tennis career is something that a 15-year-old normally doesn't have. I hope my example helps other teens believe they can accomplish things… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
No matter what you study, the thing that you know best is what you grew up with. — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
There are days when I go out on the court and I feel like I can't miss a ball. — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
“At the beginning, it’s all you have: a simple forehand, a simple backhand. It’s all you have at the end, too.” — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
I can't say I don't like acting, but I can't imagine a career when I have to spend 70 percent of my time in… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
I try not to hit a swing volley and run back. So my swing volley is kind of that transition to the net. It's… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
As someone who spends a lot of her time on the road, you have to look stylish but comfortable as I'm always in motion.… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
I think it's so cool to be tall. Even when I'm not wearing heels people tell me I'm tall and I always take it… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
Sugar free? With the name Sugarpova I don't think I will be doing anything sugar free very soon. — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
