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[post_page_title]Maria Sharapova[/post_page_title]
Maria Sharapova is one of the biggest names in world tennis, though her suspension has slightly tarnished her name. The 30-year-old turned pro at the age of 14, and notched her first WTA victory in 2003. She has won 35 WTA singles titles, including five Grand Slam titles. But Sharapova also enjoyed a lot of success in the business world. She has Nike apparel, her own candy and chocolate line called Sugarpova and is a UN goodwill ambassador.

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Maria Sharapova

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