The success of Sharapova is based on her marvellous parents. We should not forget them.
Extraordinary Man
Yuri Sharapov
I know of an extraordinary compassionate man
Who lives and believes in doing all that he can.
For I know others who have met him will concur
I am honored to know this man as Maria’s father.
He is strong yet gentle with an impressible drive
In him she finds virtues for which she strives.
He has fought battles and at times had to make a sacrifice
Of which I know he would never think twice.
He carries a spirit within him that cannot be ignored
This spirit from heaven God's precious reward.
He maintains with wondrous art
Perpetual love and kindness in his heart.
Like the oysters that beautify and protect the pearls,
He enriches and preserves the life of his girl.
And in looking back on all the years of Maria’s life
He has always expressed love to her mother, his wife.
And with that there is nothing more to add
Because all the love he's shared makes Maria very glad.
So the greatest man that I have ever known
Is Sharapova’s father I am proud of him.

GOD BLESS SHARAPOVA AND HER FAMILY
Sharapova clinches edgy victory |
Sharapova dug deep to keep her hopes alive in Melbourne | Maria Sharapova dug herself out of trouble to reach the last four at the Australian Open with an error-strewn 7-6 6-4 victory over Nadia Petrova. |
There are no secrets to success. It is the results of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.
WELL DONE SHARAPOVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sometimes we need several defeats before winning. We have to wait and work carefully on our mistakes.
We are very happy to see Sharapova playing pro tennis again. God bless Sharapova.
The former U.S. figure-skating champion; Kwan reminded the children that hard work and persistence are a large part of the success of athletes like herself or Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin or former Wimbeldon champion Maria Sharapova — both Russian natives.
"Keep on working hard, and your dreams — such a great thing — will come true," Kwan said "A lot of my dreams came true."
Yuri Yudkin, 73, was Maria's first coach when she was 4-7. He said. "[Maria] was a very smart girl . . . I never had to repeat instructions twice to her."
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