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A Case Study For Business Named Sharapova

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With legs for days and movie star good looks in addition to her dominating performance on the court, Sharapova became one of the most recognizable, and marketable, faces on the planet. She inked endorsement deals with major brands like Porsche, Tag Heuer, and Nike, among many others, which made her the highest-earning female athlete for 11 consecutive years with total earnings of more than $320 million. The towering 6’2” athlete was a global phenomenon, appearing in almost everything, including of course the pages of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue, FHM, Maxim, and People magazine. She knew that tennis was a business and she made the most out of it. The savvy and sexy Russian did not spend her time sulking when she got injured or even suspended from the tour. She founded her candy business, Sugarpova, while recovering from an injury, as well as Sugargoop, went to Harvard Business School, and did internships for Nike and the NBA. On a more personal note, Sharapova previously dated fellow tennis player Grigor Dimitrov from 2013 to 2015 and is currently in a relationship with British businessman Alexander Gilkes.