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Maria Sharapova Have you ever heard of a fourteen year old becoming a pro in sports? Maria Sharapova did just that. She started out much earlier knowing what her dreams were. She even moved far away from home, leaving behind a loved family member. Maria Sharapova was able to become a tennis pro through childhood goals, dedicated training, and winning tournaments. Maria Sharapova’s life changed on her fourth birthday, when she found a racket, picked it up, and refused to put it down (jockbio.com, “Maria Sharapova”). Her dad had always been the one to help her pursue her dreams. At age seven, Maria and her dad moved to Florida in North America after living in Russia and growing up there. They had to leave her mom behind, and her life. She was on a waiting list for the highly popular, Nick Boliettieri Tennis Academy ( “Maria Sharapova Biography”, thefamouspeople.com). Finally, Maria was accepted, and her journey began. Turning pro at age fourteen, Maria had an early start to her career. When asked about her dedication to the game, she says, “Once you work, you keep going. Keep fighting through it, the rewards are incredibly special” (“Maria Sharapova.” Tennis World, 4 Oct. 2017). As Maria continued on her journey, she elevated quickly on the ranking chart, soaring to number one in the Sams 2 world at eighteen years old. All of her hard work was paying off, and like she stated, the rewards were “incredibly special” (“Maria Sharapova.” Tennis World, 4 Oct. 2017). Back at her first…

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova, 29, said she has got her "day job back" and fought hard for the truth as she prepares to return to tennis after a 15-month ban. The Russian and former World No 1, who tested positive for meldonium at the 2016 Australian Open, a medication she had been taking for 10 years within the rules before being reclassified as a banned drug. She was banned for two years last June but the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) reduced the suspension. She will…

I have decided to write a response paper to Jamie Schultz’s: “Reading the Catsuit: Serena Williams and the Production of Blackness at the 2002 U.S. Open.” I really enjoyed reading her journal and all the opinions regarding Serena William’s infamous catsuit. Although there are some negative opinions regarding Williams’ choice of outfit and the way she presents herself, but she has challenged the normative white identity in women’s tennis. She has pushed the boundaries not only in tennis, but also…

After persuading her parents of her innate ability, Sharapova’s prowess in the sport at such a young age convinced her parents to travel––yet again––to Moscow for a youth tennis clinic. Sharapova’s attendance at this clinic proved vital to her growth as a professional. It was at this tennis clinic that the young Siberian caught the eye of the Czech tennis superstar, Martina Navratilova. Navratilova, impressed by Sharapova’s skill, convinced the parents of the young girl to seek out the Nick…

Women can be strong and beautiful without having to be sexualized by the media. Should women show a little skin to promote a brand or themselves and their sport? Although this paper is about women and the things they go through to remain thin, I have to say that men have been sexualized as well. Sports players such as Derek Jeter, David Beckam, and Rafael Nadal have all been part of the pretty boys in sports image. With respect to Wimbleton female tennis players have been playing in small…

1999. Then in 2002 she received her first ranking of world number one. But it took a lot to get there. Serena finished porley in three event, ending she and her sisters 16 event win streak. She and her sister had to pull out of wimbleton's double event because of injury. But she came back strong winning a few events and tournaments in a row then finally beating the former world number one to win her first grand slam in 1999. After that she was ranked 4th. In just her second year on the pro tour.…

The professional athlete I chose to research is Serena Williams. Serena is an American professional tennis player who is ranked number 1 in women's singles tennis. I choose to research Serena because she has always been an important role model in my life. Ever since I have started to play tennis, I loved watching Serena on TV and going to the US Open to watch her in person. Every unique swing she does I like to recreate myself to become a better athlete like her. She has a determined and kind…

Maria Sharapova is one of the most well known tennis players. She became famous in the early 2000s and would stay relevant. Recently, Maria was caught up in a doping scandal that would affect her career. The scandal was the result of a recent change that impacted many tennis players. Maria Sharapova began playing tennis at a young age. She became a professional player when she was 14, competing at the junior Wimbledon and French Open. Two years later she won the singles title at Wimbledon. In…

Mauresmo coached Andy for four years. The twos pairing caused a lot of controversy in tennis as it was rare for a male athlete to be coached by a female. Their relationship had a large influence on gender relationships in tennis. Martina Navratilova, former tennis player and coach stated “ women are judged by a different stick” “if it didn’t succeed, they’d say women can’t coach men.” Throughout her career as coach Mauresmo was continuously a victim of negative views for being a female. She…

If someone were to go out and ask the general public to name one famous tennis player, almost everyone would answer Serena Williams. It is not just because she is a common household name either. However, it is because she has a natural talent that everyone recognizes. Her hard work has allowed her to achieve so many great things. Nevertheless, she had to start somewhere before she became the great player she is today. It is her determination to succeed that has made her my favorite tennis player…