How the contributions of Maria Sharapova continue to shape the world today.
Maria Sharapova is a retired Russian professional tennis player who achieved the world No. 1 ranking. A dominant force in women's tennis, she held the top spot for 21 weeks and accumulated 36 WTA Tour-level singles titles. Her career is highlighted by five major titles and winning the 2004 WTA Tour Championships. Sharapova distinguished herself as one of the few women to accomplish a Career Grand Slam in singles, solidifying her place among the sport's elite.
In April 2005, People magazine named Sharapova one of the 50 most beautiful celebrities in the world, reflecting her widespread recognition and public appeal.
From 2005, Sharapova was named to the Forbes Celebrity 100, which attempts to compile the top 100 most powerful celebrities of that year.
In March 2006, Forbes magazine listed Sharapova as the highest-paid female athlete in the world, with annual earnings of over US$18 million, mostly from endorsements and sponsorships.
In 2007, Sharapova continued to be the highest-paid female athlete, topping the Forbes list despite her shoulder injury.
In June 2011, Maria Sharapova was named one of the "30 Legends of Women's Tennis: Past, Present and Future" by Time.
2011 was the last year that Sharapova was named to the Forbes Celebrity 100.
In 2011, Forbes listed Sharapova as No. 29 in their list of 50 top-paid athletes, making her the only woman on the list.
In March 2012, Maria Sharapova was named one of the "100 Greatest of All Time" by Tennis Channel.
In 2012, Maria Sharapova won the French Open, securing her fourth career Grand Slam title and completing a Career Grand Slam. She was also chosen by the Russian Olympic Committee to be the flag bearer at the opening ceremony for the 2012 Summer Olympics, becoming the first female Russian athlete to receive this honor.
In 2012, Sharapova was listed as No. 15 on the Forbes list of top-paid athletes, joined by Li Na at No. 16 and Serena Williams at No. 17.
In 2014, Sharapova helped to promote the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, and was the first torch bearer in the torch-lighting ceremony during the opening festivities.
2016 was the last year Sharapova topped the Forbes list of highest-paid female athletes.
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