Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova has been tennis's brightest star since she stunned the world by capturing the Wimbledon championship in 2004. With her 6'2" frame and moviestar looks, Maria's image is familiar to tennis fans around the world. But she is not just a pretty face. With her powerful serve and lightning-quick reflexes, Maria became the world's number-one ranked player in 2005. Follow Sharapova's amazing journey from her humble roots in Siberia, Russia, to the top of the international tennis world. Book jacket.Savage, Jeff is the author of 'Maria Sharapova', published 2007 under ISBN 9780822588368 and ISBN 0822588366.