Quotes by Maria Sharapova

• Sometimes I feel my arm is like a swan's neck - so weak.
• A great tennis career is something that a 15-year-old normally doesn't have. I hope my example helps other teens believe they can accomplish things they never thought possible.
• 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.
• I learned there's a big difference between juniors and the pros.
• I'm just like every other girl who likes to shop, likes to look good, likes to spend time with friends.
• I've been playing against older and stronger competition my whole life. It has made me a better tennis player and able to play against this kind of level despite their strength and experience.
• Well, fans always root for the underdog.
• I'm not the next anyone, I'm the first Maria Sharapova.
• Success is not determined by the number of victories, but by the number of times you get back up after a defeat.
• When you work hard in silence, let your success make the noise.
• Life is too short to waste time matching socks.