Sharapova made her professional breakthrough in 2004 when, 17 years old, she was upset two time defending champion and top seed Serena Williams in 2004 Wimbledon final for her first Grand Slam singles title.
Sharapova public profile extends beyond tennis because she has been featured in a number of modeling assignments, including a feature in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
She became the world's No. 1 for first time Aug 22, 2005. She is currently ranked World No. 14
