A great tennis career is something that a 15-year-old normally doesn't have. I hope my example helps other teens believe they can accomplish things they never thought possible.

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• Maria Sharapova:

  Well, fans always root for the underdog.

• Maria Sharapova:

  Sometimes I feel my arm is like a swan's neck - so weak.

• Maria Sharapova:

  There are days when I go out on the court and I feel like I can't miss a ball.

• Maria Sharapova:

  I don't worry about what my opponent is doing.

• Maria Sharapova:

  You have your bad moments in your career and your good moments. And it's been a good ride so far, b

• Maria Sharapova:

  As an individual, I take every match seriously, no matter who I'm going to play.

• Maria Sharapova:

  I look forward to the challenges.

• Maria Sharapova:

  The forehands or backhands don't mean much after three hours.

• Maria Sharapova:

  I can't please everyone. That's not in my J.D., you know, not in my job description.

• Maria Sharapova:

  I'm an athlete. I go out there and fight my heart out.