Maria Sharapova became the first tennis player in more than two years to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated in a special double-issue on newstands for two weeks in July, 2004. Maria also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in Los Angeles. Maria was featured in the August 2004 Vogue Italia Magazine issue. Nominated for Laureus World Newcomer of the Year Award. In 2003 Maria Sharapova was profiled in W magazine and USA Today... Named one of the "coolest girls" in America by YM magazine and "On the Move" by People Magazine. In 2002 Maria Sharapova appeared on Teen People’s list of 20 teens who will change the world and named by SPORT Magazine as one of 21 athletes to watch for in the 21st Century.
