Quotes By Maria Sharapova
I've been very competitive by nature from a young age, whether it was eating a bowl of pasta faster than somebody else, or always wanting to be the first one in line.
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
Whenever 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.
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
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
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
Through my travels, I find inspiration in street style and how young women create their individual looks and identity.
Maria Sharapova
My main goal is to stay healthy because when you're injured you realise how lucky you are to have your health.
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
I mean, I think I'm doing a lot better than other people that have had shoulder surgery in their careers. Some people have never come back.
Maria Sharapova
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.
Maria Sharapova
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 Sharapova
I heard endless conversations between my parents when I was going to sleep about how we would survive, how we would continue. All of them were about trying to make me better.
Maria Sharapova
Sometimes when you're putting the work in it just seems so, so hard, and you never know when that work's going to pay off.
Maria Sharapova