Maria Sharapova says she 'paid the price' for being seen as intimidating — but it led to her biggest wins

Source: Business Insider

Maria Sharapova says she never wanted to change herself to fit others' expectations. Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIMEMaria Sharapova, 39, says her intensity was a key factor behind her success. The tennis player said she wasn't affected by what people said about her as she was fully committed to her sport.