Quotes By Maria Sharapova
It's strange for my friends when they see me on TV and in magazines, because the person that they see doing interviews and pictures on the red carpet is not the person that they know.
Maria Sharapova
Music is a part of my life all the time - on the plane, before matches, driving out to the court.
Maria Sharapova
I'm just a very tough person when I go on the court, and I really don't want to lose.
Maria Sharapova
I love where I'm from. I don't live there because of the circumstances, but all my family is there. It's what's inside, it's not what's outside that determines the culture and the feeling.
Maria Sharapova
Since I was young, the artistic expression that fashion embodies has inspired me. It's a way to communicate oneself.
Maria Sharapova
I can't please everyone. That's not in my J.D., you know, not in my job description.
Maria Sharapova
When 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 Sharapova
To be honest, everything in my life outside of tennis is great. I'm doing amazing projects that, if I didn't have time off, I wouldn't be able to focus on.
Maria Sharapova
There's not many firsts in my career, as I have been a part of many tournaments and fortunate enough to win many.
Maria Sharapova
When I travel, I love speaking to women around the world about the things that inspire them, the fashions they like, what makes something good and what would make it even better.
Maria Sharapova
I think when you know what you are going to wear, it fits and it's great material, then you feel confident in it.
Maria Sharapova
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.
Maria Sharapova
I'm just like every other girl who likes to shop, likes to look good, likes to spend time with friends.
Maria Sharapova
When I walk through that gate to the court, that's my escape. I block out everything, good and bad.
Maria Sharapova
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.
Maria Sharapova
Of course, everyone knows my story of being born in Russia and moving to the United States at 7. For a few years people would say, 'Well, she's living in the United States, but she's Russian.'
Maria Sharapova
When you look good, you feel good. Confidence with what you're wearing is very important. If you feel good, you will always perform your best without worrying about anything.
Maria Sharapova
If I'm nervous, it means I had to work hard to get there, whether it's playing in a tournament or speaking at an event. So I try to stop and be proud of getting to live in that moment.
Maria Sharapova
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 Sharapova