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The amazing life of Maria Sharapova

The amazing life of Maria Sharapova

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Maria Sharapova enjoyed a glittering career that saw her complete a career Grand Slam, win 36 WTA titles,

The Maria Sharapova phone

The Maria Sharapova phone

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

The 18-year-old tennis star showcased her own brand of perfume, line of watches on a promotional tour to Japan

PIX: Maria Sharapova and her rich friends

PIX: Maria Sharapova and her rich friends

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Sharapova is not just one of the world's top tennis players but a brilliant business woman.

Leggy Maria Sharapova lets her hair down

Leggy Maria Sharapova lets her hair down

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Maria Sharapova hit the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Maria Sharapova out of Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will miss the grasscourt season, including this month's Wimbledon qualifying tournament, after failing to recover from a left-thigh injury she suffered during last month's Italian Open.

Maria Sharapova's latest fashion statement

Maria Sharapova's latest fashion statement

Rediff.com18 Jun 2009

Tennis was the last thing on former champion Maria Sharapova's mind just five days before Wimbledon as she posed in the window of a luxury department store on Wednesday.

PIX: Maria Sharapova's 'unforgettable weekend'

PIX: Maria Sharapova's 'unforgettable weekend'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova and her partner Alex Gilkes celebrated his 40th birthday in Spain.

Maria Sharapova gets US Open wildcard

Maria Sharapova gets US Open wildcard

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will make her first Grand Slam appearance in over 18 months after she was awarded a main-draw wildcard for the upcoming US Open, the tennis tournament's organisers confirmed on Tuesday.

V-Day special: 'Maria Sharapova is my forever crush'

V-Day special: 'Maria Sharapova is my forever crush'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Model Amit Ranjan's confession.

Maria Sharapova spoils British party

Maria Sharapova spoils British party

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Maria Sharapova overcame Briton Laura Robson and a partisan crowd on Number One court to reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

Russia's Maria Sharapova to miss Rio Olympics

Russia's Maria Sharapova to miss Rio Olympics

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Maria Sharapova will miss next month's Rio Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday decided to defer its decision on the Russian multiple grand slam champion's appeal against a two-year doping ban until September. Sharapova was seeking to have her ban, which was imposed on her by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) in June, wiped out or reduced and a decision was initially expected to be announced by July 18.

Maria Sharapova thanks fans for support

Maria Sharapova thanks fans for support

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Days after Maria Sharapova announced that she tested positive for meldonium during the Australia Open in January, she is thanking her fans for their support.

Maria Sharapova to return to action in Brisbane

Maria Sharapova to return to action in Brisbane

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Maria Sharapova will return to tournament action at the Brisbane International next month

U.N. suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador

U.N. suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Maria Sharapova has been suspended as a goodwill ambassador by the United Nations after the former world number one admitted she had tested positive for the banned substance meldonium at this year's Australian Open.

Will Maria Sharapova ever beat Serena again?

Will Maria Sharapova ever beat Serena again?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Maria Sharapova must be driving herself crazy every time she steps on court to face Serena Williams.

Sharapova Joins Hall of Fame - Serena Steals Show

Sharapova Joins Hall of Fame - Serena Steals Show

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Maria Sharapova was officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday night in Newport

Maria Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup with arm injury

Maria Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup with arm injury

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Rogers Cup with a sore left arm on Thursday, putting the five-time grand slam champion's US Open participation in doubt.

Factbox: French Open champion Maria Sharapova

Factbox: French Open champion Maria Sharapova

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Factbox on Maria Sharapova, who became the 10th woman to complete a career Grand Slam after beating Sara Errani to win the French Open title on Saturday.

Beckham, Sharapova and a Star-Studded Day 1 at Wimbledon

Beckham, Sharapova and a Star-Studded Day 1 at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Maria Sharapova - who famously won the title at just 17 in 2004 - returned to the All England Club, sharing a selfie with football icon David Beckham.

Maria Sharapova launches own candy line

Maria Sharapova launches own candy line

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Maria Sharapova has launched her own line of candy, titled Sugarpova, in New York.

PHOTOS: Many Moods of Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon

PHOTOS: Many Moods of Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova was down but not completely of out the Wimbledon. She made an appearance after been handed a second round defeat at the All England Club on Wednesday.

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova towers over Hollywood actor

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova towers over Hollywood actor

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The Russian tennis star, Maria Sharapova, who recently met Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon at an award function, easily towered over the actor during the event.

Maria Sharapova congratulates pregnant rival Serena

Maria Sharapova congratulates pregnant rival Serena

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Maria Sharapova has offered her congratulations to pregnant rival Serena Williams.

Maria Sharapova strips; reveals secrets of sexy abs

Maria Sharapova strips; reveals secrets of sexy abs

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova is on the cover of the September 2013 issue of Shape magazine.

Maria Sharapova appeals against two-year doping ban

Maria Sharapova appeals against two-year doping ban

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Five-times grand slam champion Maria Sharapova is seeking to have her two-year doping ban wiped out or reduced as she lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday.

How Maria Sharapova may soon not be a Russian!

How Maria Sharapova may soon not be a Russian!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova would soon be an outlaw if she does not fly to Moscow and comply with President Vladimir Putin's new law that requires all 10 million Russians with dual citizenship to register with the Kremlin.

Maria Sharapova: Fit, revitalised and raring to go

Maria Sharapova: Fit, revitalised and raring to go

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Maria Sharapova is renowned for her sheer determination in the face of adversity but in Singapore on Saturday, the Russian was quick to cast doubt over her chances of winning the WTA Finals after an injury-ravaged second half of the season.

Maria Sharapova's engagement ring costs $ 250, 000

Maria Sharapova's engagement ring costs $ 250, 000

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Maria Sharapova was recently spotted with her new engagement ring, which was given to her by her fiancee L.A. Laker Sasha Vujacic.

What is Maria Sharapova's secret recipe for success?

What is Maria Sharapova's secret recipe for success?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Maria Sharapova recently revealed that the secret behind her success is her 'competitive drive', which helped her achieve triumph in every aspect of life.

PHOTOS: The making of tennis goddess Maria Sharapova!

PHOTOS: The making of tennis goddess Maria Sharapova!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova always grabs attention. Rediff.com sneaks a look into the gym where the Russian ace trains.

Maria Sharapova to carry Russian flag in London

Maria Sharapova to carry Russian flag in London

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Maria Sharapova will be the Russian delegation's flag-bearer at next month's Olympic opening ceremony in London, Russia's tennis chief Shamil Tarpishchev said on Tuesday.

Sabalenka, Rybakina renew fierce rivalry in Australian Open title showdown

Sabalenka, Rybakina renew fierce rivalry in Australian Open title showdown

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Sabalenka primed for Rybakina rematch with eyes on third Australian Open crown

Victory signals new beginning for Maria Sharapova

Victory signals new beginning for Maria Sharapova

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Former world number one Maria Sharapova described her victory over Samantha Stosur at the Italian Open on Sunday as a new start.

IPTL: Find out why Maria Sharapova feels like pressing 'snooze'

IPTL: Find out why Maria Sharapova feels like pressing 'snooze'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova was reportedly tormented on Saturday with the inaugural International Premier Tennis League tournament's shot-clock, saying that she feels like pressing the snooze all the time.

Find out why fans BOOED Maria Sharapova at French Open...

Find out why fans BOOED Maria Sharapova at French Open...

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Maria Sharapova was feeling off colour but her game looked in good health.

Aus Open: How WBBL helped Ashleigh Barty beat Maria Sharapova

Aus Open: How WBBL helped Ashleigh Barty beat Maria Sharapova

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Barty's best performance for Heat came against Melbourne Stars, scoring a quickfire 39 off 27 balls. She went onto amass 68 runs in seven innings in the tournament before switching her focus back to tennis.

PHOTOS: The sensational Maria Sharapova off the court!

PHOTOS: The sensational Maria Sharapova off the court!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

As the world No 2 women's player focuses on the next big Grand Slam, Wimbledon, Rediff.com takes readers through her glamorous life via her instagram posts.

Maria Sharapova tops Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes

Maria Sharapova tops Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Tennis sensation, Maria Sharapova stands tall. Not just in stature but also in the Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes.

PHOTOS: Queen of endurance, Maria Sharapova is hungry for more

PHOTOS: Queen of endurance, Maria Sharapova is hungry for more

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Maria Sharapova had given warning that she was ready for a three hour French Open final - and she was true to her word, stopping the clock at three hours two minutes to lift the trophy.

American Fritz to headline $1 million MGM Slam in Las Vegas

American Fritz to headline $1 million MGM Slam in Las Vegas

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The event comes at a time when tennis is facing criticism over its relentless tour schedule.