The former couple from the tennis world, Grigor Dimitrov [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/grigor-dimitrov/] and Maria Sharapova [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/maria-sharapova/] were swinging their racquets at Kooyong Classic in Melbourne. It’s the warm-up exhibition tournament in Melbourne before the Australian Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/australian-open/]. The Russian champ Sharapova was sitting in the commentary box after her match against Laura Siegmund. Pointing at Dimitrov from the box, she said, “He (Dimitrov) keeps looking over.” The Bulgarian came running towards the box and joined their conversation. HUMOROUS CONVERSATION BETWEEN MARIA SHARAPOVA AND GRIGOR DIMITROV Dimitrov: “What’s the commentary about?” Commentator: “We are talking about you, actually.” Sharapova: “What about this yellow thing going on?” (pointing to his yellow shorts) Dimitrov: “You like it?” Sharapova: “Not really.” Dimitrov: “Really?” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2020-01-15-at-12.44.53-AM-1.png] Dimitrov: “You liked yellow on me. People change I get it.” Everyone laughs! Commentator: “When did you guys break up?” Sharapova: “It’s been a while!” Sharapova and Dimitrov were dating for three long years from 2012 to 2015. Their relationship started via email. Know More – A History And Timeline Of Maria Sharapova’s Boyfriends [https://www.essentiallysports.com/a-history-and-timeline-of-maria-sharapovas-boyfriends-tennis/] TOXIC CONDITIONS IN MELBOURNE On Tuesday Melbourne was covered with a thick blanket of smoke. It forced the abandonment of Sharapova’s match due to the increase of toxicity in the air caused by the bushfires. Also, the temperature touched the 40 degrees celsius bar. The smoky conditions compelled the officials to halt her play in the second set. The five-time Grand Slam champion [https://www.wtatennis.com/players/310137/maria-sharapova] was coughing after the match. “We played for over two hours. And I actually started feeling a little bit of a cough coming up to the end of the second set. However, I’ve been sick for a few weeks so I thought it was something to do with that,” the Russian told SBS. Maria Sharapova [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20200114-WA0009.jpg]Maria Sharapova Read More – Maria Sharapova Complains of ‘Coughing’ Problems Amid Poor Air Quality at Australian Open 2020 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/maria-sharapova-complaine-of-coughing-problems-amid-poor-air-quality-at-australian-open-2020-tennis/] The bushfires in Australia have been devastating for over a few weeks now. The Australian Relief Fund is receiving support from all over the world, and the tennis world has been proactively doing their bit by donating a lump-sum amount of money. 

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<h2><strong>Australian Open: Latest News, Results and Records</strong></h2>
The Australian Open is the youngest of all the Grand Slams, having first started in 1905.

The tournament holds the record for the highest attendance at a Grand Slam event, where 743,667 people attended during the 2018 edition of the Australian Open. It also has the honor of being the first Grand Slam tournament to feature indoor play during wet weather or extreme heat.

There are three main courts, the Rod Laver Arena, the Melbourne Arena and the Margaret Court Arena. Aside from that, they have courts 7 to 15 and even court 19 and 20. The tournament first became open to all from 1969 onwards, a year after the remaining 3 did so.

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<h2><strong>Records</strong></h2>
<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a> is the most successful player of the Australian Open in the Open era. The Serbian star has clinched eight Australian Open titles.

In the women's side of the game, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/">Serena Williams</a> is the most successful player with seven titles to her credit. Again, this was set in the Open era. Overall, Williams is still four behind tennis legend Margaret Court.

The youngest winner in the men's singles game was Australian player Ken Rosewall. Meanwhile, on the women's side, it was Martina Hingis. The players were 18 years, 2 months and 16 years, 4 months old respectively.

With regard to the oldest players, Rosewall bagged this crown at the aged 37 years and 2 months. However, if <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/">Roger Federer</a> wins the Australian Open, he could overtake Rosewall. In the women's side of the game, Thelma Long was the oldest winner at 35 years and 8 months.
<h2>Australian Open 2021 Plans</h2>
The two Grand Slams held after the Australian Open 2020 saw major changes than usual. The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/us-open-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">US Open 2020</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/french-open-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">French Open 2020</a> were held inside a bio-secure bubble on account of the complications arising due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The US Open 2020 was held behind closed doors, while the French Open 2020 saw just 1000 spectators allowed inside the Roland Garros fields.

Australian Open organizers are planning to allow 50 percent of the seats to be filled by fans. This is subject to government clearance. They also <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/that-wont-happen-australian-open-2021-proposes-to-relax-strict-quarantine-measures/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">plan</a> on introducing relaxations on a lot of the quarantine restrictions the players had in Paris and New York.

While the 14-day quarantine will be there on arrival at Melbourne Park, there is expected to be some freedom for players and their team members.

Australian Open 2021 is expected to be held from January 18-31, 2021.

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<strong>Women's Singles</strong> - Sofia Kenin

<strong>Men's Doubles</strong> - Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury

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<strong>Men's Doubles</strong> - Adrian Quist (10)

<strong>Women's Doubles</strong> - Thelma Coyne Long (12)

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Australian Open: Latest News, Results and Records The Australian Open is the youngest of all the Grand Slams, having first started in 1905. The tournament holds the record for the highest attendance at a Grand Slam event, where 743,667 people attended during the 2018 edition of the Australian Open. It also has the honor of being the first Grand Slam tournament to feature indoor play during wet weather or extreme heat. There are three main courts, the Rod Laver Arena, the Melbourne Arena and the Margaret Court Arena. Aside from that, they have courts 7 to 15 and even court 19 and 20. The tournament first became open to all from 1969 onwards, a year after the remaining 3 did so. Records Novak Djokovic is the most successful player of the Australian Open in the Open era. The Serbian star has clinched eight Australian Open titles. In the women&#8217;s side of the game, Serena Williams is the most successful player with seven titles to her credit. Again, this was set in the Open era. Overall, Williams is still four behind tennis legend Margaret Court. The youngest winner in the men&#8217;s singles game was Australian player Ken Rosewall. Meanwhile, on the women&#8217;s side, it was Martina Hingis. The players were 18 years, 2 months and 16 years, 4 months old respectively. With regard to the oldest players, Rosewall bagged this crown at the aged 37 years and 2 months. However, if Roger Federer wins the Australian Open, he could overtake Rosewall. In the women&#8217;s side of the game, Thelma Long was the oldest winner at 35 years and 8 months. Australian Open 2021 Plans The two Grand Slams held after the Australian Open 2020 saw major changes than usual. The US Open 2020 and French Open 2020 were held inside a bio-secure bubble on account of the complications arising due to the coronavirus pandemic. The US Open 2020 was held behind closed doors, while the French Open 2020 saw just 1000 spectators allowed inside the Roland Garros fields. Australian Open organizers are planning to allow 50 percent of the seats to be filled by fans. This is subject to government clearance. They also plan on introducing relaxations on a lot of the quarantine restrictions the players had in Paris and New York. While the 14-day quarantine will be there on arrival at Melbourne Park, there is expected to be some freedom for players and their team members. Australian Open 2021 is expected to be held from January 18-31, 2021.   Edition 108th Open Era (52nd)  Current Prize Money $4.5 million (men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s champion)  Number of Entries (Main Draw) 128  Current Champions Men&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Novak Djokovic Women&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Sofia Kenin Men&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury Women&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Timea Babos/Kristina Mladenovic Mixed Doubles &#8211; Barbora Krejčíková/Nikola Mektic  Most Titles Men&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Novak Djokovic (8) Women&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Margaret Court (11) Men&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Adrian Quist (10) Women&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Thelma Coyne Long (12) Mixed Doubles &#8211; Harry Hopman, Colin Long, Daphne Akhurst Cozens, Nell Hall Hopman, Nancye Wynne Bolton, Thelma Coyne Long (4)

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<h2><b>Grigor Dimitrov: 2024 net worth, stats, salary, and more</b></h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Grigor Dimitrov?</b></h2>
Bulgarian player Grigor Dimitrov is the first from his country to be among the top ten players in the world in tennis. He reached a career-high rank of Number 3 in November 2017 and is currently 19th in the rankings<em>. </em>The Bulgarian is certainly talented and has even defeated three of the Big 4 at least once.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Grigor Dimitrovâ€™s early lifeÂ </b></h2>
Born on May 16, 1991, in Haskovo, Bulgaria, Grigor Dimitrov, now 29, resides in Monte-Carlo. His parents, Maria and Dimitar Dimitrov, were both volleyball players, with his father winning a silver medal at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. His mother works as a sports teacher. They introduced him to tennis at the age of 5.

In 2007, Dimitrov enrolled at the Sanchez-Casal academy, where he received further training under the guidance of Emilio SÃ¡nchez and Pato Ãlvarez. Since March 2009, Dimitrov has trained in Paris, France, joining Patrick Mouratoglou's Tennis Academy for the next four seasons, ultimately appointing Patrick Mouratoglou as his coach for 2012.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Grigor Dimitrovâ€™s girlfriend</b></h2>
Dimitrov is currently dating Romanian actress and model Madalina Ghenea. They were first spotted together at the 2013 Madrid Open when she attended the Bulgarianâ€™s third-round match against Carlos Alcaraz.

Previously, Dimitrov was in a relationship with former Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger from 2015 to 2019. Before that, he dated five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova from 2012 to 2015.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Grigor Dimitrovâ€™s net worth 2024</b></h2>
Dimitrov has a net worth of $12 million and is considered the most successful Bulgarian male tennis player of all time. He holds the distinction of being the first Bulgarian player to earn over $1 million professionally.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Grigor Dimitrovâ€™s career</b></h2>
In 2008, at the age of 17, Grigor Dimitrov embarked on his professional career, securing his first Futures title in Barcelona in May, followed by a victory at junior Wimbledon. The following year, he competed in the main draw and also clinched the junior US Open title. By the end of 2008, Dimitrov had already broken into the world's top 500 rankings.

It wasn't until 2012 that Dimitrov achieved a significant milestone by defeating his first top 10 player, the then-seventh-ranked Tomas Berdych, at the Miami Masters. The following year, he claimed his maiden title in Stockholm. Dimitrov's highest ranking to date is No. 3, which he attained in 2017.
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Grigor Dimitrov's partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
In 2014, the Bulgarian star secured sponsorship from Nike, but their partnership concluded in early 2023 when he inked a three-year deal with Lacoste. Dimitrov also landed a multi-year endorsement contract with Rolex in 2014.

Since 2010, he has been endorsed by Wilson Sporting Goods, a prominent tennis racquet manufacturer. Additionally, in January 2018, ice cream brand HÃ¤agen-Dazs enlisted Dimitrov as a global brand ambassador under a multi-year agreement. In January 2019, the Swedish functional beverage brand Vitamin Well also entered into a deal with him. Furthermore, Swiss luxury watchmaker Bianchet appointed Dimitrov as a global brand ambassador in May 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Grigor Dimitrovâ€™s charity and foundation</b></h2>
Dimitrov has participated in numerous charity events throughout his career. He has taken part in events in Monte Carlo, Spain, and even a charity event for UNICEF. He is also a supporter of the America for Bulgaria Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dimitrov also <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.atptour.com/en/news/best-of-2020-charity" target="_blank" rel="noopener">donated</a> ventilators to a hospital in his hometown.

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<td style="width: 190.795087%;height: 56px">Baby Fed or Baby Federer</td>
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<td style="width: 190.795087%;height: 56px">16 May 1991</td>
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<td style="width: 190.795087%;height: 56px">81 kilos</td>
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Grigor Dimitrov: 2024 net worth, stats, salary, and more via Getty Who is Grigor Dimitrov? Bulgarian player Grigor Dimitrov is the first from his country to be among the top ten players in the world in tennis. He reached a career-high rank of Number 3 in November 2017 and is currently 19th in the rankings. The Bulgarian is certainly talented and has even defeated three of the Big 4 at least once. Grigor Dimitrovâ€™s early lifeÂ  Born on May 16, 1991, in Haskovo, Bulgaria, Grigor Dimitrov, now 29, resides in Monte-Carlo. His parents, Maria and Dimitar Dimitrov, were both volleyball players, with his father winning a silver medal at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. His mother works as a sports teacher. They introduced him to tennis at the age of 5. In 2007, Dimitrov enrolled at the Sanchez-Casal academy, where he received further training under the guidance of Emilio SÃ¡nchez and Pato Ãlvarez. Since March 2009, Dimitrov has trained in Paris, France, joining Patrick Mouratoglou&#8217;s Tennis Academy for the next four seasons, ultimately appointing Patrick Mouratoglou as his coach for 2012. Grigor Dimitrovâ€™s girlfriend Dimitrov is currently dating Romanian actress and model Madalina Ghenea. They were first spotted together at the 2013 Madrid Open when she attended the Bulgarianâ€™s third-round match against Carlos Alcaraz. Previously, Dimitrov was in a relationship with former Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger from 2015 to 2019. Before that, he dated five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova from 2012 to 2015. Grigor Dimitrovâ€™s net worth 2024 Dimitrov has a net worth of $12 million and is considered the most successful Bulgarian male tennis player of all time. He holds the distinction of being the first Bulgarian player to earn over $1 million professionally. Grigor Dimitrovâ€™s career In 2008, at the age of 17, Grigor Dimitrov embarked on his professional career, securing his first Futures title in Barcelona in May, followed by a victory at junior Wimbledon. The following year, he competed in the main draw and also clinched the junior US Open title. By the end of 2008, Dimitrov had already broken into the world&#8217;s top 500 rankings. It wasn&#8217;t until 2012 that Dimitrov achieved a significant milestone by defeating his first top 10 player, the then-seventh-ranked Tomas Berdych, at the Miami Masters. The following year, he claimed his maiden title in Stockholm. Dimitrov&#8217;s highest ranking to date is No. 3, which he attained in 2017. via Getty Grigor Dimitrov&#8217;s partnerships and endorsements In 2014, the Bulgarian star secured sponsorship from Nike, but their partnership concluded in early 2023 when he inked a three-year deal with Lacoste. Dimitrov also landed a multi-year endorsement contract with Rolex in 2014. Since 2010, he has been endorsed by Wilson Sporting Goods, a prominent tennis racquet manufacturer. Additionally, in January 2018, ice cream brand HÃ¤agen-Dazs enlisted Dimitrov as a global brand ambassador under a multi-year agreement. In January 2019, the Swedish functional beverage brand Vitamin Well also entered into a deal with him. Furthermore, Swiss luxury watchmaker Bianchet appointed Dimitrov as a global brand ambassador in May 2023. Grigor Dimitrovâ€™s charity and foundation Dimitrov has participated in numerous charity events throughout his career. He has taken part in events in Monte Carlo, Spain, and even a charity event for UNICEF. He is also a supporter of the America for Bulgaria Foundation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dimitrov also donated ventilators to a hospital in his hometown. Grigor Dimitrov&#8217;s social media accounts Active on social media   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/grigordimitrov/  Twitter https://twitter.com/GrigorDimitrov  Personal Information:  Full Name Grigor Dimitrov Dimitrov  Popular Name Baby Fed or Baby Federer  Date Of Birth 16 May 1991  Birth Place Haskovo, Bulgaria  Height 6ft 3in, (1.91m)  Weight 81 kilos  Parents Maria Dimitrov and Dimitar Dimitrov  Nationality Bulgarian  Ethnicity Bulgarian  Net Worth $12 million  Relationship/Marital Status Not married  Children No children  Profession Tennis Player

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<h3><strong>Maria Sharapova 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h3>
Maria Yuryevna Sharapova is<b> </b>one of the highest-paid female athletes in the world. Sharapova was born on April 19, 1987, in Nyagan, Russia.

Exceptional hand-eye coordination accompanied her very first tennis lesson with the Russian coach Yuri Yutkin.

At age seven, she moved from Russia to the US with her father with just $700 in savings and no knowledge of English.

[caption id="attachment_498683" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-498683" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201231182158/GettyImages-1090897470.jpg" alt="Maria Sharapova" width="1920" height="1280" /> Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates after her WTA St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy 2019 tennis match on January 28, 2019 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Mike Kireev/NurPhoto via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3><strong>On-court Achievements</strong></h3>
Sharapova's maiden slam came at Wimbledon in 2004 when she was 17-years-old. In the same year, she won the WTA Tour Finals by defeating Serena Williams in the final. As a 19-year-old, she clinched the US Open title in 2006.

Two years later, in 2008, she won the Australian Open title. She was also part of the Fed Cup-winning team from Russia in the year 2008.

In 2012 and 2014, she held the Roland Garros title. During the 2012 London Olympics, Sharapova won a silver medal for Russia. Additionally, she holds 36 WTA titles which include five Grand Slam titles.

She is the only Russian to hold a career Grand Slam. She has even defeated the likes of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/simona-halep/">Simona Halep</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/">Serena Williams</a> at Grand Slam finals.

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[caption id="attachment_482733" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-482733" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-905403138.jpg" alt="Maria Sharapova - Australian Open" width="1920" height="1280" /> Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates winning her first-round match against Tatjana Maria of Germany on day two of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2018, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)[/caption]

She was suspended from the WTA circuit for 15 months as she failed a drug test in 2016. Post that, she won a title in Tianjin.

In 2019, she just won a handful of matches and her entire season was plagued with injuries.
<h3><strong>Doping Suspension</strong></h3>
In March 2016, Maria Sharapova failed a drug test for the 2016 Australian Open. She was tested positive for meldonium, a substance the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) had prohibited.

Initially, she was banned for two years. Later, it was reduced to 15 months.
<h3>Retirement</h3>
Sharapova's thriving career concluded with a series of defeats. She called off the 2019 season due to a series of injuries.

In 2020, she again started by losing matches. Failing to defend her fourth-round position at the Aussie Open, Maria dropped out of the top-300 rankings in the WTA rankings.

In Melbourne, she lost to 19th seed Donna Vekic in the opening round, which marked the last professional match of her phenomenal tennis career.

Later in the month of February, Sharapova announced her retirement in an interview with Vogue.

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<h3>Personal Life</h3>
Maria Sharapova dated ATP star Grigor Dimitrov a few years ago. Since 2018, she has been in a relationship with businessman Alexander Gilkes. At the end of 2020, Maria announced her engagement with Gilkes.

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In 2022, she announced the news of her pregnancy. On July 15, she announced the birth of her baby boy, Theodore, on social media.
<h3>Maria Sharapova: Net Worth 2022</h3>
Sharapova amassed $38,777,962 in prize money over the course of her career. As per Forbes, Sharapova's prize-money earned is the third-highest all-time.

She also <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/maria-sharapova/?sh=2deea83a45d5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">earned</a> over $300 million in sponsorships, endorsements, and appearances. Sharapova has a staggering estimated <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-tennis/maria-sharapova-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">net-worth</a> of $180 million.

The Russian star was also the highest-paid female athlete in the world for 11 consecutive years.
<h3><b><strong>Maria Sharapova's </strong>Endorsements 2022</b></h3>
Sharapova's earnings from endorsements have outnumbered her earnings on the court.

In 2006, she was on the apex of the Forbes' highest-paid female athletes in the world list.

Her maiden Grand Slam win gave her numerous endorsements. She endorsed the mobile phone company <strong>Motorola</strong>.

She also upheld a contract with <strong>Land</strong> <strong>Rover</strong> and <strong>Canon</strong>, as well as the brand <a href="https://www.tagheuer.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Tag Heuer</strong></a> and jeweler Tiffany and Co. In addition, she also received sponsorships from Gatorade and Tropicana.

[caption id="attachment_498684" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-498684" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201231182219/GettyImages-1020991590.jpg" alt="Maria Sharapova" width="1920" height="1277" /> International Tennis player Maria Sharapova poses for a photo at Hudson News in Grand Central Station on August 21, 2018, in New York City. Hudson Group announced this summer that it will serve as the exclusive United States travel retailer for sales of her candy line at Sugarpova. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Sugarpova)[/caption]

With Nike, she launched the '<strong>Nike Maria Sharapova Collection</strong>'. The Russian used <strong>Head</strong> tennis rackets. Sharapova operates her own candy brand, <a href="https://sugarpova.com/pages/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sugarpova</strong></a>. She is also the brand ambassador for Porsche.

Her current endorsements and <a href="https://www.mariasharapova.com/filter/hentry" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">partners</a> include <strong>Head</strong>, <strong>Nike</strong>, <strong>Porsche</strong>, <strong>Sugarpova</strong>, <strong>Evian</strong>, <strong>Supergoop</strong>.

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<h3><strong>Foundation and Charity Work</strong></h3>
The Maria Sharapova Foundation launched a $210,000 scholarship program for students from the Chernobyl-affected areas of Belarus.

[caption id="attachment_482729" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-482729" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-846289368.jpg" alt="Maria Sharapova" width="1920" height="1345" /> NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Pro Tennis Player Maria Sharapova attends Hamptons Magazine's Celebration with Cover Star Maria Sharapova at PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown on September 12, 2017, in New York City. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images for Hamptons Magazine)[/caption]

Sharapova also became the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and donated $100,000 to Chernobyl-related projects. Some portion of money from Sugarpova goes to the Maria Sharapova Foundation.

Sharapova also donated $250,000 to UNDP projects recently.
<h3>How to contact Maria Sharapova?</h3>
<strong>Twitter</strong> - <a href="https://twitter.com/MariaSharapova?s=17" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@MariaSharapova</a>

<strong>Instagram</strong> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mariasharapova/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Maria Sharapova</a>
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<tr>
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<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Age</b></span></p>
</td>
<td class="td2" valign="top">
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">35</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td3" valign="top">
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Marital Status</b></span></p>
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<td class="td4" valign="top">
<p class="p4"><span class="s1">Engaged</span></p>
</td>
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<tr>
<td class="td1" valign="top">
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Residence</b></span></p>
</td>
<td class="td2" valign="top">
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Bradenton, Florida, U.S.A</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td3" valign="top">
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Nationality</b></span></p>
</td>
<td class="td4" valign="top">
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Russian</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td1" valign="top">
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Endorsements</b></span></p>
</td>
<td class="td2" valign="top">
<p class="p4"><span class="s1">Porsche, Nike, and Head, Evian, etc.</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td3" valign="top">
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Net Worth</b></span></p>
</td>
<td class="td4" valign="top">
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">USD 180 million</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td1" valign="top">
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Height</b></span></p>
</td>
<td class="td2" valign="top">
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">1.88 m</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="td3" valign="top">
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>Coach</b></span></p>
</td>
<td class="td4" valign="top">
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Riccardo Piatti (Last coach)</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Maria Yuryevna Sharapova is one of the highest-paid female athletes in the world. Sharapova was born on April 19, 1987, in Nyagan, Russia. Exceptional hand-eye coordination accompanied her very first tennis lesson with the Russian coach Yuri Yutkin. At age seven, she moved from Russia to the US with her father with just $700 in savings and no knowledge of English. Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates after her WTA St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy 2019 tennis match on January 28, 2019 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Mike Kireev/NurPhoto via Getty Images) On-court Achievements Sharapova&#8217;s maiden slam came at Wimbledon in 2004 when she was 17-years-old. In the same year, she won the WTA Tour Finals by defeating Serena Williams in the final. As a 19-year-old, she clinched the US Open title in 2006. Two years later, in 2008, she won the Australian Open title. She was also part of the Fed Cup-winning team from Russia in the year 2008. In 2012 and 2014, she held the Roland Garros title. During the 2012 London Olympics, Sharapova won a silver medal for Russia. Additionally, she holds 36 WTA titles which include five Grand Slam titles. She is the only Russian to hold a career Grand Slam. She has even defeated the likes of Simona Halep and Serena Williams at Grand Slam finals. MORE &#8211; WATCH – When Serena Williams Called Maria Sharapova B*TCH Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates winning her first-round match against Tatjana Maria of Germany on day two of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2018, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) She was suspended from the WTA circuit for 15 months as she failed a drug test in 2016. Post that, she won a title in Tianjin. In 2019, she just won a handful of matches and her entire season was plagued with injuries. Doping Suspension In March 2016, Maria Sharapova failed a drug test for the 2016 Australian Open. She was tested positive for meldonium, a substance the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) had prohibited. Initially, she was banned for two years. Later, it was reduced to 15 months. Retirement Sharapova&#8217;s thriving career concluded with a series of defeats. She called off the 2019 season due to a series of injuries. In 2020, she again started by losing matches. Failing to defend her fourth-round position at the Aussie Open, Maria dropped out of the top-300 rankings in the WTA rankings. In Melbourne, she lost to 19th seed Donna Vekic in the opening round, which marked the last professional match of her phenomenal tennis career. Later in the month of February, Sharapova announced her retirement in an interview with Vogue. Read More &#8211; “Please Forgive Me” – Maria Sharapova Announces Retirement From Professional Tennis Personal Life Maria Sharapova dated ATP star Grigor Dimitrov a few years ago. Since 2018, she has been in a relationship with businessman Alexander Gilkes. At the end of 2020, Maria announced her engagement with Gilkes. READ MORE &#8211; A History And Timeline Of Maria Sharapova’s Boyfriends In 2022, she announced the news of her pregnancy. On July 15, she announced the birth of her baby boy, Theodore, on social media. Maria Sharapova: Net Worth 2022 Sharapova amassed $38,777,962 in prize money over the course of her career. As per Forbes, Sharapova&#8217;s prize-money earned is the third-highest all-time. She also earned over $300 million in sponsorships, endorsements, and appearances. Sharapova has a staggering estimated net-worth of $180 million. The Russian star was also the highest-paid female athlete in the world for 11 consecutive years. Maria Sharapova&#8217;s Endorsements 2022 Sharapova&#8217;s earnings from endorsements have outnumbered her earnings on the court. In 2006, she was on the apex of the Forbes&#8217; highest-paid female athletes in the world list. Her maiden Grand Slam win gave her numerous endorsements. She endorsed the mobile phone company Motorola. She also upheld a contract with Land Rover and Canon, as well as the brand Tag Heuer and jeweler Tiffany and Co. In addition, she also received sponsorships from Gatorade and Tropicana. International Tennis player Maria Sharapova poses for a photo at Hudson News in Grand Central Station on August 21, 2018, in New York City. Hudson Group announced this summer that it will serve as the exclusive United States travel retailer for sales of her candy line at Sugarpova. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Sugarpova) With Nike, she launched the &#8216;Nike Maria Sharapova Collection&#8216;. The Russian used Head tennis rackets. Sharapova operates her own candy brand, Sugarpova. She is also the brand ambassador for Porsche. Her current endorsements and partners include Head, Nike, Porsche, Sugarpova, Evian, Supergoop. READ MORE &#8211; All You Need To Know About Maria Sharapova’s Candy Brand Sugarpova Foundation and Charity Work The Maria Sharapova Foundation launched a $210,000 scholarship program for students from the Chernobyl-affected areas of Belarus. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; SEPTEMBER 12: Pro Tennis Player Maria Sharapova attends Hamptons Magazine&#8217;s Celebration with Cover Star Maria Sharapova at PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown on September 12, 2017, in New York City. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images for Hamptons Magazine) Sharapova also became the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and donated $100,000 to Chernobyl-related projects. Some portion of money from Sugarpova goes to the Maria Sharapova Foundation. Sharapova also donated $250,000 to UNDP projects recently. How to contact Maria Sharapova? Twitter &#8211; @MariaSharapova Instagram &#8211; Maria Sharapova   Age  35   Marital Status  Engaged   Residence  Bradenton, Florida, U.S.A   Nationality  Russian   Endorsements  Porsche, Nike, and Head, Evian, etc.   Net Worth  USD 180 million   Height  1.88 m   Coach  Riccardo Piatti (Last coach)

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