Maria Yuryevna Sharapova, born on April 19, 1987, in the town of Nyagan in Russia, rose to international fame as a tennis prodigy. Her exceptional skills and magnetic presence on the court led her ...

Four days after admitting she failed a drug test, Maria Sharapova went on the defensive Friday in a lengthy Facebook post, saying that " some -- not all, but some -- in the media distort ...

Maria Sharapova at The L.A. Hotel Downtown, March 7, following her admission of a positive meldonium test. The tennis star posted an emotional Facebook message on Wednesday. Maria Sharapova at The ...

With straight-sets wins Sunday, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova set up a meeting in the Australian Open quarterfinals. Williams, the world No. 1, dropped her opening service game against ...

Maria Sharapova posted a letter to her fans Friday on her Facebook page, four days after the Russian tennis star said she failed a doping test at the Australian Open in January for the little ...

Maria Sharapova has spoken publicly for ... several big names from tennis also pledging their support. And Sharapova took to Facebook on Wednesday night to pay tribute. Article continues below ...

Maria Yuryevna Sharapova is a Russian professional tennis player. A United States resident since 1994, Sharapova has competed on the WTA tour since 2001. She has been ranked world No. 1 in singles ...

Maria Yuryevna Sharapova, 30, who became the world's No. 1 tennis player at the tender age of 18, is regarded as one of the best women tennis players ever. Though born Russian, Maria Sharapova lives ...

Maria Sharapova posted a letter to her fans Friday on her Facebook page, four days after the Russian tennis star said she failed a doping test at the Australian Open in January for the little ...