If I can create something that allows a woman to feel better – that is the true reward.
MARIA SHARAPOVAIf I can create something that allows a woman to feel better – that is the true reward.
MARIA SHARAPOVAWhen 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.
MARIA SHARAPOVASince I’m constantly in the sun, I use sunscreen daily.
MARIA SHARAPOVAI have a Russian heart.
MARIA SHARAPOVAI love what I do and I love being an athlete, but I also love all the things that have come with it.
MARIA SHARAPOVAI 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.
MARIA SHARAPOVAThat’s why we have journalists, for stats.
MARIA SHARAPOVAI definitely feel Russian inside, even when I’m in America I feel Russian.
MARIA SHARAPOVAIf 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.
MARIA SHARAPOVAIt’s always tough when you lose – you’ve worked so hard for that moment and it hasn’t gone the way you wanted. But you have to realise there’s always a bright side, you have to pick yourself up and get ready for the next game.
MARIA SHARAPOVAIf you’re able to help some people and make them smile and make them realize that life is good, then that’s worth so much more than buying a pair of shoes.
MARIA SHARAPOVAMy main goal is to stay healthy because when you’re injured you realise how lucky you are to have your health.
MARIA SHARAPOVAI’m not the next anyone, I’m the first Maria Sharapova.
MARIA SHARAPOVAWhen I’m down or maybe when it’s close in the match, I feel like I’m still in it. I don’t feel like I’m letting down. Mentally, I’m still really, really tough.
MARIA SHARAPOVAIn 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.
MARIA SHARAPOVAThere are days when I go out on the court and I feel like I can’t miss a ball.
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