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
There's not many firsts in my career, as I have been a part of many tournaments and fortunate enough to win many. — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
Whether you win a match or lose a match, in terms of your emotions, it's important to be pretty levelheaded. — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
When I come into a tournament, I'm expecting to win. That's my philosophy. I can't go to a tournament thinking, 'I'm going… — Maria Sharapova Copy Share Image
That is what is most special about achieving equality - the positive signal that it will send the world over to the… — 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
“The need to win, is less about the trophies than about beating the other girls. I can get fancy and sweet about… — 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
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
