Maria Sharapova is a retired Russian professional tennis player born on April 19, 1987. She gained prominence early in her career, turning professional at 14. Known for her powerful playing style, Sharapova won five Grand Slam singles titles, including a career Grand Slam. She held the world No. 1 ranking multiple times and won 36 singles titles in total. Beyond tennis, Sharapova pursued business ventures, modeling, and launched her candy line, Sugarpova. Her career faced setbacks due to injuries, and she made comebacks after each challenge. Sharapova retired from professional tennis in 2020 at the age of 32. While her career included a doping controversy, she remains a notable and influential figure in the history of women’s tennis.