How much does Maria Sharapova make?
Maria Sharapova is a Russian pro-tennis player with an estimated net worth of $28 million dollars. Born April 19, 1987, she is a 3-time Grand Slam Singles Champion and has a current estimated net worth of $28 million. She is ranked Number 16 in the world. Sharapova moved to the United States with her father at age 16 to escape poverty and to attempt to launch a professional tennis career. She enrolled in the Nick Bolletieri Tennis Academy and, by age 17 had won her first Grand Slam event at Wimbledon in 2004. She won her second Grand Slam – the U.S. Open – in 2006; and her third Grand Slam, the Australian Open, in 2008. Sharapova has also appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and was named the most-searched for athlete by Yahoo in 2005 and 2008. She has won 20 tournaments, has earned over $13 million in prize money and receives additional income form numerous product endorsements. Maria Sharapova is also a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Development Project. Maria Sharapov
