A great tennis career is something that a 15-year-old normally doesn’t have. I hope my example helps other teens believe they can accomplish things they never thought possible.
MARIA SHARAPOVAI love what I do and I love being an athlete, but I also love all the things that have come with it.
More Maria Sharapova Quotes
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I have had lots of luck in my career but there has also been a lot of hard work.
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I want to be different. If everyone is wearing black, I want to be wearing red.
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When you’re going through tough moments, you never know when you’re going to have good moments.
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Ever since I was young I loved making things and being part of the design process.
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I’m not the next Kournikova-I want to win matches!
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When I come into a tournament, I’m expecting to win. That’s my philosophy. I can’t go to a tournament thinking, ‘I’m going to get my ass kicked today, so I might as well leave.’
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Whether you win a match or lose a match, in terms of your emotions, it’s important to be pretty levelheaded.
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In the last year I have gained a lot of experience because I have been playing against top players and realized what things to work on to get better. Top players basically tell you what your weaknesses are on the court.
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I love jotting down ideas for my blog, so I doodle or take notes on all kinds of stuff that inspires me: the people I meet, boutiques I visit, a florist that just gave me a great idea for an interior-design project, things like that.
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When I make commitments I like to stick to them, especially when I’m giving back to kids. Just giving them an example of what they can achieve. I love giving back to kids. It’s fantastic.
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Since I’m constantly in the sun, I use sunscreen daily.
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My shoulder’s not where I want it to be, but I’m doing a good job of monitoring it.
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I have always had an interest in fashion and design and I appreciate style and timelessness within my footwear and accessories both on and off the court
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I’m always on the go. I love doing things until I hit rock bottom. Then I need my 12 hours of sleep, and I’m on the go again.
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I always have a Sharpie, because usually when someone asks me for an autograph, they don’t have a pen. I carry one in my purse, as well as in my tennis bag.
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