Close Quote by Maria Sharapova

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

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

No matter what you study, the thing that you know best is what you grew up with.

— Maria Sharapova

The more matches I play, the more confident I get.

— Maria Sharapova

There are days when I go out on the court and I feel like I can't miss a ball.

— Maria Sharapova

“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

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

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

I'm not the next anyone, I'm the first Maria Sharapova

— Maria Sharapova

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

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

Sugar free? With the name Sugarpova I don't think I will be doing anything sugar free very soon.

— Maria Sharapova