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SAI International School
Class IX - English
Chapter - Reach for the Top II (Maria Sharapova)
Lesson Notes
Introduction
This biographical sketch briefly describes the world renowned
tennis player Maria Sherapova‟s rise to the top in the world of
tennis. It also tries to unravel the secret behind her phenomenal
success – rigour, labour and immense sacrifice on her and her
parent‟s part.
Theme
The account is biographical in nature and focuses on the
grand sweet and satisfying achievements of the tennis player
Maria Sharapova, who earned the title of the world number
one in the women‟s tennis in 2005.
The author reveals that one has to pay a price for reaching the
top in the form of hard labour, rigorous training and
sacrifices. Sometimes one has to undergo mental torture too
on this path to success, but the rewards are always
Title
The title “Reach for the Top” is very appropriate for this account of
Maria Sharapova‟s journey as a top-class tennis player. This
journey started with early training in her childhood and culminated
in her becoming the number one in the world of tennis. The „top‟
symbolizes the highest point reached by Maria. She reached this
top by the dint of her earnest effort and diligent work. Thus, the title
is apt in that it salutes the courage and strong will of this tennis
player who overcame all hardships and obstructions to reach the
top.
Message
This account of Maria Sharapova‟s success story conveys the
message that hard work, diligence and dedication never goes
