Reach for The Top  - Maria Sharapova

Q.1. What is something disarming about Maria Sharapova?

Ans. Maria Sharapova is a girl with a smiling face and glamorous attire. But she is a determined girl who worked excessively hard to win the world number one position in women tennis.

2. Why did Sharapova leave Siberia for the U.S.A.?

Ans. At the age of nine years, Maria Sharapova left Siberia for Florida in the U.S.A. She went there to attend a training camp for women tennis. She undertook hard training for two years. Her father Yuri also went with her.

 3. At the age of nine years, what lesson had Sharapova learnt?

Ans. In the U.S.A. Maria Sharapova had to face a heart wrenching two-year separation from her mother. This separation made her learn an important lesson that tennis excellence would only come at a price.

4. How Was Sharapova treated by the seniors in the training camp?

Ans. Maria Sharapova was just nearly ten years old. The seniors in the training camp treated her badly. They look her up. They asked Maria to tidy up the room and clean it

5. What does Maria Sharapova say about her Russian nationality?

Ans. Maria Sharapova speaks with an Amercan accent, She proudly tells about her Russ ion nationality. Clearing all doubts, she tells her blood is totally  Russian. She will play the Olympics for Russia.

6. What has lifted Maria Sharapova to the top of the world?

 Ans:- Maria’s talent, her unwavering determination, her hunger for success, her willingness to work hard, her readiness to endure challenges, and her sacrifices have lifted her to the top of the world. In addition, monetary gains have motivated her to be on the top.