Maria Sharapova: podcast appearances and interviews

Maria Yuryevna Sharapova is a Russian former professional tennis player known for her achievements in women's singles. She was ranked as the world No. 1 by the Women's Tennis Association for 21 weeks and won a total of 36 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including five major titles and the 2004 WTA Tour Championships. Sharapova became one of ten women to achieve the career Grand Slam in singles after winning the Australian Open in 2008, the French Open in 2012 and 2014, the US Open in 2006, and Wimbledon in 2004. She gained prominence as a teen sensation when she won Wimbledon at the age of 17, defeating Serena Williams. Her career was marked by continued success and struggles with injuries, with notable victories at the US Open and French Open, and a return to the top ranking in 2012. In addition to her singles titles, she secured an Olympic silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Sharapova's career faced controversy following a positive doping test at the 2016 Australian Open, which resulted in a suspension that was later reduced. She returned to professional tennis in 2017 and retired in 2020. Beyond tennis, Sharapova has been involved in modeling and endorsements for brands such as Nike, Prince, and Canon; she has also been involved in fashion and charity work, including serving as a United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador. She has been recognized with numerous honors, including being named one of the 30 Legends of Women's Tennis and one of the 100 Greatest of All Time. In 2025, she was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.