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Maria Sharapova - Game Profile

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

Maria SharapovaMichael Steele / Getty Images


Date of Birth: 4/19/87

Nation: Russia

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 130

Turned Pro: 2001

Best Singles Grand Slams: Won Wimbledon in 2004, US Open in 2006, and Australian Open in 2008.

Plays: Right-handed, with two-handed backhand.

Basic Style: Power Baseliner.

Greatest Strengths: Excellent power, depth, and angles on groundstrokes. Fearlessly aggressive, with strong defensive skills as well. Powerful first and second serve. Very good speed for her height.

Room for Improvement: No major weaknesses.

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