I don’t follow other players or the tournaments they play. I have my own schedule and do my own thing. I never really think, ‘Oh, I want to be or play like so-and-so.’ I just like being myself.
MARIA SHARAPOVAWhenever I have friends over, we end up eating and talking and losing track of time, and, once in a while, singing karaoke. It reminds me of the family meals we had in Russia, which always lasted a very long time. That’s a tradition I miss.
More Maria Sharapova Quotes
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I think when you know what you are going to wear, it fits and it’s great material, then you feel confident in it.
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I don’t get to do as much sightseeing as I would like to.
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It’s easy to impress me. I don’t need a fancy party to be happy. Just good friends, good food, and good laughs. I’m happy. I’m satisfied. I’m content.
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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 try not to hit a swing volley and run back. So my swing volley is kind of that transition to the net. It’s been one of my favorite shots ever since I was young.
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There are days when I go out on the court and I feel like I can’t miss a ball.
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When I make a commitment I stick to it.
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I want to be different. If everyone is wearing black, I want to be wearing red.
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I 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.
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If I loved a guy as much as I love my dog, the guy would be in serious trouble because I’m all over that dog, all of the time.
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I’d probably start charging for medical timeouts. I think we’d all see who really uses them and who doesn’t.
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That’s why we have journalists, for stats.
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Well, fans always root for the underdog.
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Sugar free? With the name Sugarpova I don’t think I will be doing anything sugar free very soon.
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I owe a lot to my parents.
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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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I have a Russian heart.
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I look forward to the challenges.
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I’m never standing still and that makes my life pretty exciting.
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When you are young, you are a little naive.
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Within a few years the name ‘Maria Sharapova’ will be a brand as universally recognized as Calvin Klein, BMW and Rolex.
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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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You have your bad moments in your career and your good moments. And it’s been a good ride so far, but it’s not over yet.
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I love what I do and I love being an athlete, but I also love all the things that have come with it.
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I’m an athlete. I go out there and fight my heart out.
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