What was Maria great achievement?

Maria Sharapova's great achievements include:

1. Grand Slam Champion: Sharapova has won five Grand Slam singles titles:

- Wimbledon (2004)

- US Open (2006)

- Australian Open (2008)

- French Open (2012, 2014)

She is the only Russian woman to have won the French Open.

2. World No. 1 Ranking: Sharapova reached the world No. 1 ranking in the WTA singles rankings on five different occasions:

- August 2005

- May 2007

- July 2008

- June 2012

- July 2015

3. Career Golden Slam: Sharapova achieved the career Golden Slam by winning all four Grand Slam titles and the Olympic singles gold medal. She completed this achievement at the 2012 London Olympics.

4. Wimbledon Junior Champion: Sharapova won the Wimbledon junior singles title in 2002, becoming the first Russian girl to win a junior Grand Slam title.

5. WTA Finals Champion: Sharapova won the WTA Finals, the season-ending tournament, in 2004, defeating Serena Williams in the final.

6. Olympic Silver Medal: Sharapova won the Olympic silver medal in singles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, losing to Elena Dementieva in the final.

7. Top 10 Ranking: Sharapova maintained a top 10 ranking in the WTA singles rankings for over a decade, from 2005 to 2017.

8. Commercial Success: Sharapova was one of the highest-paid female athletes in the world, earning millions of dollars annually through endorsements, prize money, and business ventures.

9. Forbes' List: Sharapova was featured on Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid athletes several times throughout her career.

10. Philanthropy: Sharapova has been involved in various philanthropic activities, including supporting the Maria Sharapova Foundation, which focuses on providing educational opportunities to underprivileged children in Russia.

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