I heard endless conversations between my parents when I was going to sleep about how we would survive, how we would continue. All of them were about trying to make me better. Maria Sharapova continueconversationendless Change image and share on social
When I need to push myself, I think of all those nicely polished trophies waiting to be lifted up by the winner - and how that winner might be me. Maria Sharapova liftnicelypolish Change image and share on social
I spent a whole year when I was injured just trying to get my arm back to the point where I could hit a tennis ball for more than 30 minutes a day. I'd hit for 15 minutes and it would feel as if my arm was going to fall off. Maria Sharapova armbackball share on social
You have your bad moments in your career and your good moments. And it's been a good ride so far, but it's not over yet. Maria Sharapova badcareergood Change image and share on social
When you look good, you feel good. Confidence with what you're wearing is very important. If you feel good, you will always perform your best without worrying about anything. Maria Sharapova confidencefeelgood Change image and share on social
I help design my own tennis clothes. Maria Sharapova clothedesigntennis Change image and share on social
I want to be different. If everyone is wearing black, I want to be wearing red. Maria Sharapova blackredwear Change image and share on social
I don't follow other players or the tournaments they play. I have my own schedule and do my own thing. I never really think, 'Oh, I want to be or play like so-and-so.' I just like being myself. Maria Sharapova followplayplayer Change image and share on social
I always have a Sharpie, because usually when someone asks me for an autograph, they don't have a pen. I carry one in my purse, as well as in my tennis bag. Maria Sharapova askautographbag Change image and share on social
When I make a commitment I stick to it. Maria Sharapova commitmentmakestick Change image and share on social
