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Sharapova had far fewer points to defend, and so she became the first Asian and Russian...

August 22, 2005 · Maria Sharapova · Tennis · On this day

Maria Sharapova

Sharapova had far fewer points to defend, and so she became the first Asian and Russian woman to hold the world No. 1 ranking on 22 August 2005.

About Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova is a retired Russian professional tennis player, renowned for her powerful game and competitive spirit. With a career spanning nearly two decades, she became one of the sport's most recognizable figures, winning five Grand Slam titles and achieving the world No. 1 ranking.

  • Nationality: Russia
  • Born: April 19, 1987
  • Career titles: 36
  • Grand Slam singles titles: 5
  • Career win-loss record: 645-171

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