Maria Sharapova
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Tennis has a new superstar. And she's just 17.Her name is Maria Sharapova.Completing an improbable journey from the far reaches of Siberia to the pinnacle of the sport, Maria Sharapova outplayed two-time defending champion Serena Williams 6-1 6-4 to win Wimbledon for her first Grand Slam. She's the first Russian to win a Wimbledon singles title and the third-youngest women's champion in history.
Sharapova Will Not Be Part of the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Maria Sharapova will not be part of the Russian team for the 2008 Olympics.
Sharapova in Doubt for Olympics
Maria Sharapova's disappointing summer continues with the news that a shoulder injury threatens her participation in Beijing
Move Over Maria - a New Generation of Tough Russians Make Light of Sharapova-shaped Hole
Even without its star name tennis' new super power had nine women in the last 32, writes Greg Wood
A Stitch in Time Pays Off for Russian's Sponsors
Alla Kudryavtseva was the beneficiary of an innovative new marketing strategy in her game with Maria Sharapova
Sharapova Storms Into Final
Australian Open: Maria Sharapova will face Ana Ivanovic in the Australian Open women's final after two contrasting victories in the semi-finals.
Justine Henin v Maria Sharapova - As It Happened
Women's singles: Who will be joining Jelena Jankovic in the semi-finals? Find out with Paolo Bandini NOW
Sharapova and Jankovic Show Their Quality to Dismiss Henin and Serena
Australian Open: Maria Sharapova will face Jelena Jankovic in the semi-finals after battling past Justine Henin and Serena Williams respectively
Wimbledon: Sharapova v Venus Williams - Live!
Tennis: Game-by-game report: Follow all the action from the rain-delayed women's fourth-round clash with Paolo Bandini NOW.
Tennis: Sharopova Feels Her Age But Weathers Storm to Reach Semis
Despite the rain, Maria Sharapova beat 16-year-old Tamira Paszek to progress to the semi-finals.
Tennis: French Open: Maria Sharapova Beats Emile Loit 6-3, 7-6
World No2 Maria Sharapova looked rusty as she struggled past Emile Loit 6-3, 7-6.
Australian Open: Serena Williams to Play Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open Final
Tennis: Serena Williams will face Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final after sweeping past Nicole Vaidisova.
Australian Open: Sharapova Survives 'inhumane' Conditions to Pip Pin
Tennis: Women's No1 seed beats heat to win 9-7 in deciding set.
Sharapova Shows Art of Survival
Tennis: With some notable absentees, Jon Henderson thinks Maria Sharapova should win the Australian Open.
Sharapova Battles Into Last Four
Tennis: Wimbledon: Maria Sharapova survived a second-set stumble to advance to the semi-finals for the third year in succession.
Sharapova Powers Into Third Round
Tennis: Maria Sharapova made light work of Ashley Harkleroad with an easy 6-2 6-2 victory to take her into the third round at Wimbledon.
Tennis: Sharapova Marches Into Record Books
DFS Classic: Maria Sharapova's straight sets win over Mara Santangelo wasn't half as interesting as her stamp collection, apparently.
Tennis: Sharapova Makes the Grade on Grass
A straight sets win over qualifier Ahsha Rolle in difficult conditions in Birmingham suggests that Maria Sharapova is gearing up for Wimbledon.
Tennis: Sharapova Faces Back to Front Threat in Return to Grass
Maria Sharapova will make her first appearance on grass since losing in the Wimbledon semi-finals last year.
Tennis: Sharapova Steps Up Preparations
Maria Sharapova will continue her preparations for Wimbledon as she defends the DFS Classic title in Edgbaston.
Sharapova to Pick Model Ball Boys
Russian tennis and merchandising phenomenon Maria Sharapova is due to take part tomorrow in what will be the world's first beauty contest for ball boys.
Henin-Hardenne Outsmarts Sharapova for Final Place
Tennis: Australian Open: Justine Henin-Hardenne played some sharp tennis to beat Maria Sharapova and set up a final date with Amelie Mauresmo.
Off-form Sharapova Through
Tennis: Australian Open: Maria Sharapova and David Nalbandian were the first to book their places in the semi-finals in Melbourne.
Tennis: Sharapova Needs Winners
Maria Sharapova must start winning again if she is to maintain the commercial clout that has made her the world's highest-earning sportswoman.
Davenport dethrones Sharapova again
Tennis: With the victory, Davenport - who will return to the world number one spot when the rankings are published on Monday - gained revenge for her defeat in the 2002 final, when she lost to Schnyder in three sets.
Sharapova Both A Tennis And Fashion Icon
Maria Sharapova is heading out on a tennis and fashion tour of Japan.
Sharapova Looking Good in New York
Tennis: Maria Sharapova eased into the third round with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Madagascan Dally Randriantefy.
Williams Rockets Past Sharapova
Tennis: Venus Williams bludgeoned her way into the women's final, outmuscling Maria Sharapova in straight sets, 7-6, 6-1.
Wimbledon: Venus Drives Out Sharapova
Tennis: In a semi-final of almost frightening intensity, Venus Williams rediscovered her best form to beat Maria Sharapova in straight sets.
Tennis and Maria Sharapova
The failure of British players to succeed in tennis should be interpreted as a glorious success for the nation, says Harry Pearson.
Sharapova Sails Through
Tennis: Young Sesil Karatantcheva was put firmly in her place as the defending champion coasted to an easy victory.
Sharapova v Llagostera Vives - Live!
Tennis: Wimbledon: Maria Sharapova begins her title defence against Spaniard Nuria Llagostera Vives. Follow the match with Georgina Turner from 1pm.
Tennis: Williamses Want Crown Back
Reigning champion Maria Sharapova faces tough opposition from former Wimbledon victors as she bids to retain her crown.
Tennis: Henin Reduces Sharapova to Dust
Justine Henin-Hardenne became the firm favourite for a second Roland Garros title as she nonchalantly dispatched Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova.
Henin-Hardenne Smashes Sharapova
Tennis: Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova bowed out of the French Open after being knocked out of the quarter-finals by Justine Henin-Hardenne 6-4, 6-2.
Tennis: Steely Henin Battles on to Face Sharapova
Justine Henin-Hardenne laboured to victory over Svetlana Kuznetsova yesterday as quarter-final opponent Maria Sharapova watched on.
Tennis: Sharapova Swept Into Last 16 in Paris
Russian star swept past compatriot into last 16 at Roland Garros
Tennis: Struggling Sharapova Still Gets a Kick Out of Her Game
World No2 Maria Sharapova was slow to find her feet but soon defeated Spain's Anabel Medina Gerrisues in straight sets at the Italian Open.
Sharapova wins battle of Russians
Tennis: Women: Maria Sharapova fought off Svetlana Kuznetsova to book a semi-final with Serena Williams.
Fame Rushes in As Sharapova Blows Everyone Away
Tennis: In assessing sport's decisive days of 2004, Stephen Bierley> marvels at Maria Sharapova's rise in becoming Wimbledon queen.
Sharapova Claims Tour Title
Maria Sharapova completed a sensational year with an incredible comeback to beat Serena Williams in the final of the WTA Tour Championships.
Tennis: Red Star Sharapova Shines
Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova cruised to a comfortable 6-1, 6-4 victory over the US Open winner Svetlana Kuznetsova in her opening game of the WTA Championships in Los Angeles.
Tennis: Us Open: Sharapova Defeat Sums Up the New Fragility
There was hope Maria Sharapova was the new star set to supplant the WIlliams, but a loss to Mary Pierce has kept women's tennis guessing.
Tennis: Maria Suffers Blues After Wimbledon Fairy Tale
Out-of-form Maria Sharapova is suffering from something of a Wimbledon hangover.
Sharapova signals intent for US Open
If Maria Sharapova wins the US Open, which starts at Flushing Meadows on Monday, she will at least be assured of having a mobile phone that works.
Russian Steel Helps Sharapova Forge Women's Revolution
July 5: For all her youth and good looks, Maria Sharapova has the cold-eyed dedication of true champions.
At 3.25pm, a Young Girl Became the World's Hottest Sports Prodigy
'Oh my God! Oh my God! It's unreal!' With those eight words yesterday, Maria Sharapova shrieked her delight, disbelief and ecstasy at creating one of the biggest shocks in sporting history: becoming Wimbledon champion, aged just 17 years and 74 days. The previously unknown teenager from...
Sensational Sharapova is a Russian Revelation
Maria Sharapova beat Serena Williams 6-1, 6-4 to become become the third youngest women's champion in the tournament's history
Fairytale Win for Russian Prodigy Maria
It is a long way from Siberia to SW19, but yesterday on Centre Court Maria Sharapova completed her remarkable journey into the affections of Wimbledon's Centre Court. The 17-year-old Russian eclipsed the favourite and title holder Serena Williams to take her first Grand Slam title in...
Blonde, Beautiful and the Tennis is Good Too
Sharapova could earn £50m, whatever today's result. It has been dubbed beauty versus the best, a potentially classic encounter between one of the dominant forces in women's tennis and the young pretender who is being acclaimed not just for her sporting skills.
Sharapova Stuns Davenport En Route to Final
Expect those Russian revolution references to keep coming - Maria Sharapova has dumped Lindsay Davenport out of her last Wimbledon with a 2-6, 7-6, 6-1 semi-final win.
Semi-final Beckons for Russian Sensation
Women: Russian sensation Maria Sharapova won her quarter-final match against Ai Sugiyama and faces Lindsay Davenport in the semis.
Sharapova Born to Be a Big Noise in the Future
It's not where you're from, it's when you are from, says Will Buckley.
Nude streaker disrupts Sharapova match
Tennis: Wimbledon: However, when told that some of the female spectators had been impressed by the streaker's physique, Sharapova added: "He was? Maybe next time I'll take a look."
Maria Sharapova's disappointing summer continues with the news that a shoulder injury threatens her participation in Beijing
Move Over Maria - a New Generation of Tough Russians Make Light of Sharapova-shaped Hole
Even without its star name tennis' new super power had nine women in the last 32, writes Greg Wood
A Stitch in Time Pays Off for Russian's Sponsors
Alla Kudryavtseva was the beneficiary of an innovative new marketing strategy in her game with Maria Sharapova
Sharapova Storms Into Final
Australian Open: Maria Sharapova will face Ana Ivanovic in the Australian Open women's final after two contrasting victories in the semi-finals.
Justine Henin v Maria Sharapova - As It Happened
Women's singles: Who will be joining Jelena Jankovic in the semi-finals? Find out with Paolo Bandini NOW
Sharapova and Jankovic Show Their Quality to Dismiss Henin and Serena
Australian Open: Maria Sharapova will face Jelena Jankovic in the semi-finals after battling past Justine Henin and Serena Williams respectively
Wimbledon: Sharapova v Venus Williams - Live!
Tennis: Game-by-game report: Follow all the action from the rain-delayed women's fourth-round clash with Paolo Bandini NOW.
Tennis: Sharopova Feels Her Age But Weathers Storm to Reach Semis
Despite the rain, Maria Sharapova beat 16-year-old Tamira Paszek to progress to the semi-finals.
Tennis: French Open: Maria Sharapova Beats Emile Loit 6-3, 7-6
World No2 Maria Sharapova looked rusty as she struggled past Emile Loit 6-3, 7-6.
Australian Open: Serena Williams to Play Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open Final
Tennis: Serena Williams will face Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final after sweeping past Nicole Vaidisova.
Australian Open: Sharapova Survives 'inhumane' Conditions to Pip Pin
Tennis: Women's No1 seed beats heat to win 9-7 in deciding set.
Sharapova Shows Art of Survival
Tennis: With some notable absentees, Jon Henderson thinks Maria Sharapova should win the Australian Open.
Sharapova Battles Into Last Four
Tennis: Wimbledon: Maria Sharapova survived a second-set stumble to advance to the semi-finals for the third year in succession.
Sharapova Powers Into Third Round
Tennis: Maria Sharapova made light work of Ashley Harkleroad with an easy 6-2 6-2 victory to take her into the third round at Wimbledon.
Tennis: Sharapova Marches Into Record Books
DFS Classic: Maria Sharapova's straight sets win over Mara Santangelo wasn't half as interesting as her stamp collection, apparently.
Tennis: Sharapova Makes the Grade on Grass
A straight sets win over qualifier Ahsha Rolle in difficult conditions in Birmingham suggests that Maria Sharapova is gearing up for Wimbledon.
Tennis: Sharapova Faces Back to Front Threat in Return to Grass
Maria Sharapova will make her first appearance on grass since losing in the Wimbledon semi-finals last year.
Tennis: Sharapova Steps Up Preparations
Maria Sharapova will continue her preparations for Wimbledon as she defends the DFS Classic title in Edgbaston.
Sharapova to Pick Model Ball Boys
Russian tennis and merchandising phenomenon Maria Sharapova is due to take part tomorrow in what will be the world's first beauty contest for ball boys.
Henin-Hardenne Outsmarts Sharapova for Final Place
Tennis: Australian Open: Justine Henin-Hardenne played some sharp tennis to beat Maria Sharapova and set up a final date with Amelie Mauresmo.
Off-form Sharapova Through
Tennis: Australian Open: Maria Sharapova and David Nalbandian were the first to book their places in the semi-finals in Melbourne.
Tennis: Sharapova Needs Winners
Maria Sharapova must start winning again if she is to maintain the commercial clout that has made her the world's highest-earning sportswoman.
Davenport dethrones Sharapova again
Tennis: With the victory, Davenport - who will return to the world number one spot when the rankings are published on Monday - gained revenge for her defeat in the 2002 final, when she lost to Schnyder in three sets.
Sharapova Both A Tennis And Fashion Icon
Maria Sharapova is heading out on a tennis and fashion tour of Japan.
Sharapova Looking Good in New York
Tennis: Maria Sharapova eased into the third round with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Madagascan Dally Randriantefy.
Williams Rockets Past Sharapova
Tennis: Venus Williams bludgeoned her way into the women's final, outmuscling Maria Sharapova in straight sets, 7-6, 6-1.
Wimbledon: Venus Drives Out Sharapova
Tennis: In a semi-final of almost frightening intensity, Venus Williams rediscovered her best form to beat Maria Sharapova in straight sets.
Tennis and Maria Sharapova
The failure of British players to succeed in tennis should be interpreted as a glorious success for the nation, says Harry Pearson.
Sharapova Sails Through
Tennis: Young Sesil Karatantcheva was put firmly in her place as the defending champion coasted to an easy victory.
Sharapova v Llagostera Vives - Live!
Tennis: Wimbledon: Maria Sharapova begins her title defence against Spaniard Nuria Llagostera Vives. Follow the match with Georgina Turner from 1pm.
Tennis: Williamses Want Crown Back
Reigning champion Maria Sharapova faces tough opposition from former Wimbledon victors as she bids to retain her crown.
Tennis: Henin Reduces Sharapova to Dust
Justine Henin-Hardenne became the firm favourite for a second Roland Garros title as she nonchalantly dispatched Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova.
Henin-Hardenne Smashes Sharapova
Tennis: Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova bowed out of the French Open after being knocked out of the quarter-finals by Justine Henin-Hardenne 6-4, 6-2.
Tennis: Steely Henin Battles on to Face Sharapova
Justine Henin-Hardenne laboured to victory over Svetlana Kuznetsova yesterday as quarter-final opponent Maria Sharapova watched on.
Tennis: Sharapova Swept Into Last 16 in Paris
Russian star swept past compatriot into last 16 at Roland Garros
Tennis: Struggling Sharapova Still Gets a Kick Out of Her Game
World No2 Maria Sharapova was slow to find her feet but soon defeated Spain's Anabel Medina Gerrisues in straight sets at the Italian Open.
Sharapova wins battle of Russians
Tennis: Women: Maria Sharapova fought off Svetlana Kuznetsova to book a semi-final with Serena Williams.
Fame Rushes in As Sharapova Blows Everyone Away
Tennis: In assessing sport's decisive days of 2004, Stephen Bierley> marvels at Maria Sharapova's rise in becoming Wimbledon queen.
Sharapova Claims Tour Title
Maria Sharapova completed a sensational year with an incredible comeback to beat Serena Williams in the final of the WTA Tour Championships.
Tennis: Red Star Sharapova Shines
Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova cruised to a comfortable 6-1, 6-4 victory over the US Open winner Svetlana Kuznetsova in her opening game of the WTA Championships in Los Angeles.
Tennis: Us Open: Sharapova Defeat Sums Up the New Fragility
There was hope Maria Sharapova was the new star set to supplant the WIlliams, but a loss to Mary Pierce has kept women's tennis guessing.
Tennis: Maria Suffers Blues After Wimbledon Fairy Tale
Out-of-form Maria Sharapova is suffering from something of a Wimbledon hangover.
Sharapova signals intent for US Open
If Maria Sharapova wins the US Open, which starts at Flushing Meadows on Monday, she will at least be assured of having a mobile phone that works.
Russian Steel Helps Sharapova Forge Women's Revolution
July 5: For all her youth and good looks, Maria Sharapova has the cold-eyed dedication of true champions.
At 3.25pm, a Young Girl Became the World's Hottest Sports Prodigy
'Oh my God! Oh my God! It's unreal!' With those eight words yesterday, Maria Sharapova shrieked her delight, disbelief and ecstasy at creating one of the biggest shocks in sporting history: becoming Wimbledon champion, aged just 17 years and 74 days. The previously unknown teenager from...
Sensational Sharapova is a Russian Revelation
Maria Sharapova beat Serena Williams 6-1, 6-4 to become become the third youngest women's champion in the tournament's history
Fairytale Win for Russian Prodigy Maria
It is a long way from Siberia to SW19, but yesterday on Centre Court Maria Sharapova completed her remarkable journey into the affections of Wimbledon's Centre Court. The 17-year-old Russian eclipsed the favourite and title holder Serena Williams to take her first Grand Slam title in...
Blonde, Beautiful and the Tennis is Good Too
Sharapova could earn £50m, whatever today's result. It has been dubbed beauty versus the best, a potentially classic encounter between one of the dominant forces in women's tennis and the young pretender who is being acclaimed not just for her sporting skills.
Sharapova Stuns Davenport En Route to Final
Expect those Russian revolution references to keep coming - Maria Sharapova has dumped Lindsay Davenport out of her last Wimbledon with a 2-6, 7-6, 6-1 semi-final win.
Semi-final Beckons for Russian Sensation
Women: Russian sensation Maria Sharapova won her quarter-final match against Ai Sugiyama and faces Lindsay Davenport in the semis.
Sharapova Born to Be a Big Noise in the Future
It's not where you're from, it's when you are from, says Will Buckley.
Nude streaker disrupts Sharapova match
Tennis: Wimbledon: However, when told that some of the female spectators had been impressed by the streaker's physique, Sharapova added: "He was? Maybe next time I'll take a look."