My parents had a normal life in Russia and they could have easily kept living a normal life, working and raising a child in Russia.
Maria SharapovaI was very disappointed (at the U.S. Open), and I went out there and I worked really hard.
Maria SharapovaI think it's so cool to be tall. Even when I'm not wearing heels people tell me I'm tall and I always take it as a complement. The good thing is I can always see everybody in the room.
Maria SharapovaOf course, everyone knows my story of being born in Russia and moving to the United States at 7. For a few years people would say, 'Well, she's living in the United States, but she's Russian.'
Maria SharapovaI never think about the numbers. I've never played tennis for the money, because as long as I enjoy it, and I can achieve anything, then the money will come. I know that things will start coming up, many more people will want to start getting involved. But I just want to keep my head cool, and I want to leave (business) to the people who take care of business. I just go out and I just play tennis.
Maria Sharapova