Maria Sharapova

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/maria-sharapova

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Maria Sharapova born?April 19, 1987
2. Where was Maria Sharapova born?Nyagan, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
3. What is Maria Sharapova known for?One of ten women to achieve the career Grand Slam in singles
4. What is the career singles titles?36 WTA Tour-level singles titles
5. What is the world no. 1 ranking duration?21 weeks
6. Who is Maria Sharapova?Maria Sharapova is a famous tennis player from Russia who won many big tournaments and became the first Russian woman to be world number one.

WTA Tour: The premier professional tennis circuit for women, organizing tournaments and rankings globally.
Grand Slam Tournaments: The four most prestigious annual tennis events: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
Career Grand Slam: The accomplishment of winning at least one singles title at each of the four Grand Slam tournaments during a player's career.
Meldonium: A banned substance by WADA, previously used for heart conditions, that can improve athletic performance.