Maria Sharapova is a retired Russian professional tennis player and one of the most prominent figures in the sport. Born on April 19, 1987, in Nyagan, Russia, she began playing tennis at a young age and showed exceptional talent early on. Sharapova turned professional in 2001 and quickly rose through the ranks, achieving her first Grand Slam title at the age of 17 at Wimbledon in 2004. #fblifestyle | Top Stars Hollywood