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“That was my gift. Not strength or speed. Stamina. I never got bored. Whatever I was doing, I could keep doing it forever. I liked it. I locked into each task, and stayed at it until I got it right.”

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Maria Sharapova
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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