Maria Sharapova

(RUS) "The 'It' Girl"

THE LOWDOWN:
"The 'It' Girl" has it all. A Slam winner at 17, Sharapova figures to pin up many more titles before she's through. This part-time model is a full-time threat, particularly on the hard courts, as she proved by winning the U.S. Open in 2006.

STATS:
Birthdate: 4/19/1987
Birthplace: Nyagan, Russia
Residence: Bradenton, FL, USA
Height: 6' (183 cm)
Weight: 130 lbs (59 kg)
Plays: Right-Handed
Turned Pro: 2001
Previous Year's Final WTA Ranking: 5
Current WTA Ranking: 3
Career High WTA Ranking - Singles: 1 (4/22/2005)
Career High WTA Ranking - Doubles: 41 (6/14/2004)

CAREER REVIEW:
Singles Record: 304-70
Singles Titles: 13
Double Titles: 3
Prize Money: $12,156,281

2008 HIGHLIGHTS:
Australian Open Winner; Qatar Total Open Winner