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“Tennis has never been the most important thing in my life. My family, my health, my happiness...they are more important to me. On court, I want to win. Off court, I want to be a better person. Tennis is a path to my future.”

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Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova is a Russian tennis player who has won five Grand Slam singles titles. She was ranked world No. 1 in 2004 and 2005 and has been a top-10 player for most of her career. Sharapova has faced numerous challenges, including a doping ban, but remains a prominent figure in the tennis world. more

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