I always listened to my own voice, and it always told me that
for some reason I'm meant to be better. I'm meant to succeed
again. And I did.
Maria Sharapova
On winning French Open tennis title 2012
to complete career grand slam, following a comeback after chronic
shoulder injury. |
It's surreal. It's the most unique moment I've experienced
in my career. I never thought I would have that. I thought when
I won Wimbledon at 17, that would be the most treasured moment
of my career. But when I fell down on my knees today I realized
this was extremely special, and even more so.
Maria Sharapova
On winning 2012 French Open tennis title to complete a career
grand slam. |
Take your pencils down, take your grunt-o-meters down, the
fashion police, put it all away and just watch the match.
Maria Sharapova
Attacking the media, January 2006
|
I'm going to head out to Topshop tomorrow. Gonna go on a shopping
spree. I look forward to that every year.
Maria Sharapova
Opting for shopping therapy after crashing
out of Wimbledon in semi-finals, July 2006 |
A great tennis career is something that a 15-year-old normally
doesn't have. I hope my example helps other teens believe they
can accomplish things they never thought possible.
Maria Sharapova |
I don't follow other players or the tournaments they play.
I have my own schedule and do my own thing. I never really think,
'Oh, I want to be or play like so-and-so.' I just like being
myself.
Maria Sharapova |
I learned there's a big difference between juniors and the
pros.
Maria Sharapova |
I'm just like every other girl who likes to shop, likes to
look good, likes to spend time with friends.
Maria Sharapova |
I'm not the next anyone, I'm the first Maria Sharapova.
Maria Sharapova |
I've been playing against older and stronger competition my
whole life. It has made me a better tennis player and able to
play against this kind of level despite their strength and experience.
Maria Sharapova |
Sometimes I feel my arm is like a swan's neck - so weak.
Maria Sharapova |
I definitely feel Russian inside, even when I'm in America
I feel Russian.
Maria Sharapova |