Maria Sharapova
At the young age of 16, Maria Sharapova was honored with the prestigious WTA Newcomer of the Year award. This recognition followed an impressive debut season where she faced formidable opponents in the Grand Slam and emerged victorious in a tournament held in Japan.
Within a mere two years, the world unanimously acknowledged her dominance as the top-ranked player in women’s tennis, propelling her to global icon status. Throughout her career, Sharapova has amassed an impressive tally of 36 titles and achieved a remarkable feat of winning all four Grand Slam tournaments. Her exceptional achievements have firmly established her as a peerless figure in the world of tennis.
