I'd love to open a tennis school for children in my hometown of Sochi. — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
Tennis has given me this wonderful life and I'm very grateful for it. — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
I'm 17 years old and there are many great things ahead. If I don't win the U.S. Open this year, it's not… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
My shoulder's not where I want it to be, but I'm doing a good job of monitoring it. — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
I was very disappointed (at the U.S. Open), and I went out there and I worked really hard. — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
It's pretty hard being a tennis player and Mother Theresa at the same time and that's just the way it is. — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
When I walk through that gate to the court, that's my escape. I block out everything, good and bad. — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
“Being ranked number one is not enough—I had to prove that I deserved to be ranked number one. I had to win… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
This decision will only strengthen the bond between women players and one of the world's great sporting events [on equal prize money… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
After being on the court for six hours, being on TV is very glamorous and fun for me. But tennis is always… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
“Winning a tennis match is a bit like receiving religious faith. You can't get there by work alone. You need grace, and… — 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… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
Tennis has never been the most important thing in my life. My family, my health, my happiness...they are more important to me.… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
I spent a whole year when I was injured just trying to get my arm back to the point where I could… — 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… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
When I'm down or maybe when it's close in the match, I feel like I'm still in it. I don't feel like… — 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
“To beat me, you had to break my serve, which did not break as easily as it had before. That's when I… — 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
“A tennis player at twenty-nine can seem like the oldest person in the world. She's been through an entire life span already,… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
I think that's why I play tennis, because of the challenge, because of the competition, .. That's why we love to play… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
“Tennis is not a game. It's a sport and a puzzle, an endurance test. You do whatever you can to win. it… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
Women's tennis is getting faster and the girls are getting more athletic, so I need to push myself to become a better… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
In the last year I have gained a lot of experience because I have been playing against top players and realized what… — 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
To be honest, everything in my life outside of tennis is great. I'm doing amazing projects that, if I didn't have time… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
I've been playing against older and stronger competition my whole life. It has made me a better tennis player and able to… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
I always have a Sharpie, because usually when someone asks me for an autograph, they don't have a pen. I carry one… — 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
