Maria Sharapova, born April 19, 1987, is a Russian former world No. 1 tennis player and one of the most accomplished athletes in tennis history. Active on the WTA Tour from 2001 to 2020, she held the world No. 1 ranking for 21 weeks. Known for her fierce competitiveness and powerful baseline game, she is one of only ten women to achieve a career Grand Slam, winning all four major tournaments. Additionally, she earned a silver medal in singles at the 2012 London Olympics. With her unique resilience and iconic presence, Sharapova is celebrated as one of the greatest players of her generation.
Full Name: Maria Yuryevna Sharapova
Birth Date: April 19, 1987
Birthplace: Nyagan, Russia
Nationality: Russian
Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters)
Professional Debut: 2001
Retirement: February 2020
Career High Ranking: World No. 1 (held for 21 weeks)
Grand Slam Titles: 5 (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open)
Olympic Achievement: Silver medal in women’s singles at the 2012 London Olympics
| Rank | Player | Matches Played | 1st Serve % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aryna Sabalenka | 71 | 62.8% |
| 2 | Iga Swiatek | 68 | 66.1% |
| 3 | Coco Gauff | 71 | 57.6% |
| 4 | Jasmine Paolini | 60 | 67.7% |
| 5 | Qinwen Zheng | 68 | 52.8% |
| 6 | Elena Rybakina | 53 | 61.2% |
| 7 | Jessica Pegula | 53 | 61.9% |
| 8 | Emma Navarro | 67 | 65.6% |
| 9 | Daria Kasatkina | 63 | 66.5% |
| 10 | Barbora Krejcikova | 37 | 62.2% |
| 11 | Danielle Collins | 54 | 56.9% |
| 12 | Paula Badosa | 55 | 57.3% |
| 13 | Diana Shnaider | 63 | 64.1% |
| 14 | Anna Kalinskaya | 51 | 67.0% |
| 15 | Jelena Ostapenko | 47 | 57.7% |
| 16 | Mirra Andreeva | 50 | 62.9% |
| 17 | Beatriz Haddad Maia | 61 | 65.3% |
| 18 | Marta Kostyuk | 54 | 58.4% |
| 19 | Donna Vekic | 52 | 56.8% |
| 20 | Victoria Azarenka | 46 | 64.6% |
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