Maria Sharapova
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
Sharapova's career is defined by her five Grand Slam titles and her completion of the career Grand Slam, a feat achieved by only ten women in history. She spent 21 weeks as world No. 1 and was the first Russian woman to hold the top ranking. She was the highest-paid female athlete for 11 consecutive years according to Forbes, a testament to her marketability and success. Her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2025 cemented her place among the sport's all-time greats.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Inducted for her outstanding career and contributions to tennis.
Guinness World Record
Most expensive tennis player endorsement contract (Nike, $70 million over 8 years).
UN Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador
Appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador to promote global development.
Rankings & Lists
World No. 1
Highest-paid female athlete
TIME 100
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
2006
Multiple appearances
Vogue
September 2012
Maria Sharapova: The Power Game
Time
March 2018
Maria Sharapova: The Return
Forbes
2013
The Highest-Paid Female Athlete
Records & Feats
First Russian woman to reach world No. 1
Became the first Russian woman to top the WTA singles rankings on August 22, 2005.
Career Grand Slam completion
One of only ten women to win all four major titles, completed at the 2012 French Open.
Highest-paid female athlete for 11 consecutive years
Topped Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes from 2005 to 2015.