Maria Sharapova

Sharapova is a power baseliner, with power, depth, and angles on her groundstrokes.^[8] Instead of using a traditional volley or overhead smash, she often prefers to hit a powerful "swinging" volley when approaching the net or attacking lobs.^[9] Sharapova is thought to have good speed around the court, especially considering her height.^[8] At the beginning of 2008, some observers noted that Sharapova had developed her game, showing improved movement and footwork and the addition of a drop shot and sliced backhand to her repertoire of shots