At 17, Maria Sharapova shocked the world when she upset two-time reigning champ Serena Williams in July 2004 to clinch Wimbledon and become the first Russian woman to take the title.
But Sharapova, who went on to win five Grand Slams, quickly proved she was more than just a powerful tennis phenom. She became the first female athlete to ink deals with not just Nike and Gatorade but also luxury brands like Tiffany, Porsche and Tag Heuer, making her one of the highest-earning athletes in the world.
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