Happy birthday! Maria Sharapova turns 39 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary tennis player turns 39 on Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026.

Maria Sharapova is celebrating her 39th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed tennis players of her generation.

Popular tennis player Maria Sharapova has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 39th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Sharapova, a cultural icon

Born in Nyagan on April 19, 1987, Maria Sharapova's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Russian history. Sharapova's not just a great tennis player, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Maria hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Maria Sharapova as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 39.

Happy Birthday, Maria, you're the best!

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