Maria Sharapova Russian Tennis Player Born 1987 in Nyagan
Maria Sharapova · tennis player and model · Russian
Known for
Biography
Born on 19 April 1987 in Nyagan, Maria Sharapova is a Russian tennis player. She is listed with Russia Billie Jean King Cup team (2008–) among her teams.
Early life
She went on to study at Keystone National High School.
Career
The earliest team listed is Russia Billie Jean King Cup team, from 2008. At Russia Billie Jean King Cup team (2008–), her team-mates on record include Elena Vesnina, Maria Kirilenko and Vera Zvonareva. Maria Sharapova has 2 screen credits too, including American Masters (1986).
Recognition
Her awards include the tennis hall of fame (2025). Her other honours include five Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Awards (between 2005 and 2014) and the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class. The records list 8 awards won and 13 nominations for her.
Public roles
Positions listed for her include goodwill ambassador.
Teams
1 team| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2008– | Russia Billie Jean King Cup team |
Awards and nominations
8 won, 13 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | tennis hall of fame | Won | |
| 2014 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2012 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2008 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2007 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2005 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class | Won | ||
| Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords | Won | ||
| 2014 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated |
Show all 21 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Best Female Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year | Nominated |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Maria Sharapova: The Point | Film | |
| 1986– | American Masters | TV series |
Personal life
She studied at Keystone National High School.
Maria Sharapova on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 4.8M @mariasharapova
- Engagement rate
- 1.19% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 56,486
- Average comments
- 711 Based on the last 5 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Maria Sharapova?
Maria Sharapova is 39 years old, born on 19 April 1987 in Nyagan.
What is Maria Sharapova known for?
Maria Sharapova is an athlete who has played for Russia Billie Jean King Cup team.
How tall is Maria Sharapova?
Maria Sharapova is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What is Maria Sharapova’s nationality?
Maria Sharapova is Russian, born in Nyagan.
Has Maria Sharapova won any awards?
Yes. 8 awards are on record, including tennis hall of fame (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q11666), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Tourism Victoria · CC BY 2.0
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