I know many of you thought that I would be retiring today, but if I was ever going to announce my retirement… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
People always ask about young people like me being forced into things. I play tennis because I love it. I think Russians… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
I know you are reporters and I know this is your job, but, you know, take your note pads, take your pencils… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
Of course, everyone knows my story of being born in Russia and moving to the United States at 7. For a few… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
I never think about the numbers. I've never played tennis for the money, because as long as I enjoy it, and I… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
When you come off the court and you feel like you were losing the whole match, and all of a sudden you… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
I had so many outs in my career. I could have said, 'I don't need this. I have money; I have fame;… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
When you start from nothing, when you come from nothing, it makes you hungry. I am proud of where I came from… — 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
