Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova turned professional on the tennis circuit in 2001 at the ripe old age of thirteen. Born in Russia in 1987, Sharapova began playing tennis whil she was very young. But even from the beginning, her parents and her coach knew she needed to get better training if she wanted to make it in the prfessional tennis world. So, her father and her came to the US train. The move paid off because Maria won her first Grand Slam at the age of 16 at Wimbeldon. She defeated the favorite Serena Williams. You want to learn more? Go here.