Maria Sharapova Net Worth, Money and More
Maria Sharapova’s Net Worth: $90 million
The Russian tennis pro isn’t just known for her skills on the court but for good looks and fashion taste too. The former number 1 female professional tennis player grabbed everybody’s attention just at the age of 18 when she became world’s highest paid tennis player. She made her professional breakthrough in 2004 when she was just seventeen and defeated two time defending champion and Serene Williams during 2004 Wimbledon final and won her first ever Grand Slam. After Martina Hingis and Lottie Dod, she is the third youngest woman to win a Grand Slam title. Apart from being one of the highest paid athletes, she is also the proud winner of three Grand Slam titles. Despite not having quite a good record on court, she remains the top-earning female athlete in the world, according to a report by Forbes magazine. She won her first French Open tennis final against Sara Errani of Italy to reclaim her title of World’s No. 1 in June 2012.
Relationships
The Russian tennis ace has been linked to various high-profile individuals in the past out of which Portuguese Football player Christiano Ronaldo and fellow tennis player Andy Roddicks are most notable. However, she broke millions of hearts when the official news of her engagements to NBA player Sasha Vujacic was announced.
Making of a Champion
Maria Sharapova was born on April 19, 1987 in Russia. But she shifted her base to the US to join the Nick Bollettieri’s Tennis Academy in Florida. She won her first tournament in Japan in 2003 but real success came when she became the uncrowned queen of tennis after winning Wimbledon in 2004. She then won her second Grand slam- the US Open in 20066 and third- the Australian Open in 2008.
She has had a rather spotty career due to a chronic shoulder condition that has required surgery from time to time. She has been ranked world’s no 1 and has won 30 singles titles, three Grand Slams and three doubles titles. She has also won the Australian Open, the US Open, The Wimbledon, and French Open at least once.
All that Money and Fame
Despite her not winning any tournaments in the last couple of years and indifferent forms, she still remains the most searched athlete on the internet. Her net worth is $90 million and that can be attributed to her successful tennis career and various modeling assignments. She has been a part of various high-end modeling assignments and one of them includes the prestigious Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has also featured in various advertisements by Prince, Nike and Canon and has been the face of several fashion houses including Cole Haan. In 2010, she renewed her $70 million deal with Nike and it has proved to be pretty lucrative as she receives royalties on her own line of apparel which was about 26% in 2010, as well as her line of ballet flats which was also the top selling shoe in 2010 at Cole Haan.
Earnings and financial Data
Here is an approximation of Maria Sharapova’s wealth and assets in recent years through financial events, salary, contracts, endorsements etc:
2005: $19 million
2006: $20 million
2007: $24 million
2008: $27 million
2009: $25 million
2010: $28 million
2011: $25 million
2012: $28 million
2013: $90 million
This is where she lives
With lots of money in her hands, she lives in swanky homes and drives around in posh cars.
Longboat Key Mansion
The Russian tennis pro spent approximately $2.6 million to buy this swanky home in southwest Florida. The house is located al Longboat Key which is a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico. In fact it would be wrong to call it a home- it is a rather biSg mansion with two-storied Mediterranean style building which has four bedrooms, a fireplace and a swimming pool.
Autos and Cars
Range Rover
The Russian star has been a fan of Range rover since she was 18. The SUV boasts of superior on-road performance and has truly luxurious amenities. The car has a 5 liter V8 engine and can deliver 51ohp of power.
Porsche 911 Carrera
This is one of her favorite cars as she has been frequently seen driving around in her white Porsche. She was gifted the car when she won 2012 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. The car has very spacious interiors and has high leather covered seats. It also features and improved suspension system and electric power steering. It has a 3400cc engine which can deliver 350 bhp of power. The car is extremely fuel efficient and utilizes a manual transmission system. It is capable of a top speed of 285 km per hour and can zoom off to 100 kmph in just 6.4 seconds.
Causes she Works For
Great Ormond Street Hospital
The tennis ace supports this hospital by donating a large part of her earnings. The charity treats more than hundreds of patients every year. In particular, it concentrates on providing the best medical care to children who suffer from rare and difficult to treat diseases.
United Nations Development Programme
She is the goodwill ambassador of UNDP. The main aim of this organization is to connect the countries to gain more experience and knowledge.
Variety- the children’s Charity
Sharapova donates and her time and money to this charity which is focused on making a positive impact on the lives of children.
