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“There were hard times, but, looking back, I can see that some of those hard times were the best times. It formed the bedrock, the basis for everything that would follow. It made me lonely, but it also made me independent and strong.”

Quote by Maria Sharapova

Book:Unstoppable: My Life So Far

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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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