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Sharapova Mania Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz for all fans of Maria Sharapova.

A multiple-choice quiz by Person4. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Person4

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,377

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
304

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of Sharapova's mother? Hint

Anastasia

Maria

Yelena

Svetlana

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Question 2 of 10

2. When did Sharapova turn professional? Hint

2000

2001

2002

2003

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which 2 junior Grand Slams did she reach the final of in 2002? Hint

US Open and Wimbledon

Australian Open and Wimbledon

Australian Open and US Open

French Open and Wimbledon

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the first top 10 player that Sharapova defeated? Hint

Elena Dementieva

Serena Williams

Lindsay Davenport

Monica Seles

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Sharapova's seeding when she won Wimbledon in 2004? Hint

Unseeded

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did Sharapova defeat in the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2004?
Hint

Tatiana Golovin

Ai Sugiyama

Lindsay Davenport

Serena Williams

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Question 7 of 10

7. Over the years in 2004-2005, Sharapova had a winning streak of 24 matches on grass. Who broke this streak in the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2005? Hint

Venus Williams

Svetlana Kuznetsova

Serena Williams

Patty Schnyder

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sharapova has never been world number 1.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which part of her body did Sharapova injure in 2008, causing her to miss the US Open? Hint

Knee

Elbow

Ankle

Shoulder

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many times did Sharapova receive an ESPY Award for Best Female Tennis Player?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of Sharapova's mother?

Answer: Yelena

Yelena is nowhere near as famous as Sharapova's father Yuri, as she rarely attends her daughter's matches. When Yuri and Maria went to the Bollettieri Tennis Academy in the USA, Yelena had to stay behind due to financial considerations.

2. When did Sharapova turn professional?

Answer: 2001

Sharapova played only 1 tournament that year (ITF Bradenton). She lost in the first round.

3. Which 2 junior Grand Slams did she reach the final of in 2002?

Answer: Australian Open and Wimbledon

Sharapova became the youngest female to reach the final of the junior Australian Open, at the age of 14.

4. Who was the first top 10 player that Sharapova defeated?

Answer: Elena Dementieva

Sharapova recorded the win at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in 2004 in straight sets.

5. What was Sharapova's seeding when she won Wimbledon in 2004?

Answer: 13

Wasn't unlucky for her. Sharapova had steadily been climbing up the rankings before this, culminating in a victory at the DFS Classic warm-up event.

6. Who did Sharapova defeat in the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2004?

Answer: Lindsay Davenport

Sharapova was 6-2, 3-1 down in this match before showing her fighting qualities and coming back to win.

7. Over the years in 2004-2005, Sharapova had a winning streak of 24 matches on grass. Who broke this streak in the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2005?

Answer: Venus Williams

Venus won 7-6(2), 6-2, and then went on to beat Davenport in a marathon 2hr and 45min final.

8. Sharapova has never been world number 1.

Answer: False

Sharapova became world number one on 22nd August, 2005, after an injury to Davenport dropped her down the rankings. It only lasted for one week, as Davenport reclaimed the ranking by winning the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament.

9. Which part of her body did Sharapova injure in 2008, causing her to miss the US Open?

Answer: Shoulder

Sharapova was also unable to defend her Australian Open title 2009, and when she came back, her ranking had dropped to a lowly 126.

10. How many times did Sharapova receive an ESPY Award for Best Female Tennis Player?

Answer: 3

Sharapova won the awards in 2005, 2007, and 2008. The ESPY awards are given yearly, and are run by the broadcasting network ESPN.

Source: Author Person4

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