Maria Sharapova: Answer The Following

Question 1

What has lifted Sharapova to the top of the world?

Answer 1

Maria Sharapova’s unwavering desire to succeed and readiness to sacrifice have lifted her to the top of the world

Question 2

What does Maria Sharapova declare to be her Mantra for success?
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What is the key to Sharapova’s success?

Answer 2

The key to Maria Sharapova’s success is determination and mental toughness though she had to face humiliation from her seniors she never gave up and became mentally tough. She is also very competitive and hard working

Question 3

What are Maria Sharapova’s hobbies?

Answer 3

Sharapova lists fashion, singing and dancing as her hobbies. She loves reading the novels of Arthur Conan Doyle

Question 4

What are the qualities of Maria Sharapova that you come across in the lesson?

Answer 4

Maria Sharapova is mentally tough and determined. She has an unwavering desire to succeed. She is also hard working

Question 5

What effects did the humiliation faced by Sharapova have on her?

Answer 5

The humiliation did not depress Sharapova. Instead she became more determined and mentally tough. She learnt to take care of herself. She never thought of quitting but became more determined

Question 6

What sacrifices did Sharapova have to make at the age of nine for her tennis training?

Answer 6

At the age of nine Sharapova was taken to Florida by her father to start her tennis training. Due to visa restriction her mother had to stay behind in Siberia. It was a heart wrenching two year separation

Question 7

How has Maria proved her toughness?

Answer 7

Being the youngest in the Hostel, Maria used to go to bed at 8 the others would come at 11 and disturb her she put up with several other problems keeping her goal in mind. Even today she has the same attitude. “I work hard at what I do”