Mar 2, 2024 · Maria Sharapova is showing some major respect and appreciation for her father as the Russian tennis legend says she believed Yuri Sharapov and followed the path that he "paved" for her....

Mar 1, 2024 · Maria Sharapova moved to the United States with her father Yuri at the young age of six, but visa issues kept her mother, Yelena, from joining them for the first two years in the country....

Mar 2, 2024 · Retired WTA star Maria Sharapova achieved several milestones to cement her legacy in tennis history, and the Russian recently spoke about the influence of her father, Yuri, on her glamorous career.

Her father, Yuri, befriended Aleksandr Kafelnikov, whose son Yevgeny would go on to win two Grand Slam singles titles and become Russia's first world No. 1 ranked tennis player. Aleksandr gave Sharapova her first tennis racquet in 1991 when she was four, whereupon she began practicing regularly with her father at a local park. [19] .

Jun 19, 2022 · As per the coach, Larisa Neiland, Sharapova, a member of the team, had her biggest problem in the form of her father. Having a massive win over Argentina in the quarterfinals, the 4th seeded Russia was next set to play the semifinals against Austria.

Dec 10, 2023 · Maria Sharapova recently opened up about her experience of being coached by her father, Yuri Sharapova, at the beginning of her career. Sharapova won five Grand Slam singles titles during her...

Mar 4, 2024 · Maria Sharapova revealed she was carefully planning on how to notify her father Yuri Sharapov about her decision to end their partnership and also praised her father for doing his best to...

Jun 17, 2023 · Maria Sharapova was born to Yuri and Yelena Sharapova. Her dad, Yuri, worked on construction sites. Maria’s parents played a crucial role in her achievements and popularity.

Her father played the key role in Maria’s career. When Maria Sharapova was just 8, her father Uri took the girl to Florida to train in a Tennis Academy. Till now Uri supports his daughter, visits each her match and cheers her up.

Dec 18, 2024 · Yuri Sharapov is one of the most prominent figures in the life and career of his world-famous daughter, Maria Sharapova. Many people know Maria as one of the great tennis players, but very few know about the importance of her father in shaping her journey to success. Here’s a look at who Yuri Sharapov is and how he helped shape Maria’s career.