Learn the Inspiring Story of One of Greatest Tennis Stars, Maria Sharapova! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Tennis Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. In Maria Sharapova: The Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Stars , you'll learn the story of one of tennis' greats, Maria Sharapova. Sharapova is one of the most celebrated figures in women's tennis. She won a total of five Grand Slam singles titles, making her one of the most successful female players in the history of the sport. Her Grand Slam victories include 2004 Wimbledon, 2006 US Open, 2008 Australian Open along with the 2012 and 2014 French Open. She held the World No. 1 ranking in singles for the first time on August 22, 2005, becoming the first Russian woman to achieve this milestone. At the 2012 London Olympics, Sharapova represented Russia and won a silver medal in singles, further solidifying her legacy as one of the sport's greats. In 2016, Sharapova faced a significant challenge in her career. Despite this setback, she made a comeback but ultimately retired from professional tennis in 2020, marking the end of an illustrious career that spanned nearly two decades. Get this tennis book on Maria Sharapova today if you're looking for an inspiring tennis biography book to read, or a gift for a tennis fan! It's perfect for reading at home or on the go. Here is a preview of what is inside this Maria Sharapova book: Chapter 1: Early Life and Childhood - Chapter 2: Maria Sharapova in Juniors - Chapter 3: Transitioning to the Pro Tour - Chapter 4: Newcomer of the Year - Chapter 5: Winning Wimbledon - Chapter 6: Top of the Tennis World - Chapter 7: Injury and Struggles - Chapter 8: Back on Top & Career Grand Slam - Chapter 9: More Shoulder Struggles - Chapter 10: Back to Slam Finals - Chapter 11: Injury and Suspension - Chapter 12: Triumphant Twilight - Chapter 13: Sharapova’s Top Rivals - Chapter 14: Personal Life - Chapter 15: The Legacy of Maria Sharapova An excerpt from this biography book on Maria Sharapova's story: There is a recurring phenomenon in professional sports whereby certain elite athletes and remarkable teams are remembered not for their wins but for their losses. It does not happen frequently, but from time to time, a particular set of circumstances leads to these athletes or teams—sometimes among the most competitive and impressive of their eras—being most famous for their shortcomings. Charles Barkley is perhaps the most well-known example of this phenomenon from the last few decades. Barkley was a winner in almost every sense of the word: He was the SEC Player of the Year in college, an 11-time NBA All-Star and All-NBA honoree, an NBA MVP, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, once as a member of the iconic 1992 “Dream Team.” However, largely because his career intersected with Michael Jordan’s, Barkley never captured an NBA championship. And it is precisely this fact that seems to overshadow the rest of his accomplishments when people discuss Barkley’s playing career—he just could not get past Jordan. Phil Mickelson comes to mind as well. He is arguably the second-most accomplished professional golfer of the last 30 years, and in time will likely be remembered as such. Nevertheless, his true role in the drama of the PGA Tour throughout his career, for the most part, has been that of frequent runner-up to Tiger Woods. Did you enjoy this excerpt? If so, be sure to pick up a copy of this tennis biography book on Maria Sharapova today! This is just one of many tennis biographies by Clayton Geoffreys. Also, be sure to check out Clayton's biography on Serena Williams or Caroline Wozniacki after you finish this one.