Maria Sharapova Reveals What’s On Her Phone
The tennis star and author of a new memoir, Unstoppable: My Life So Far, shows us what’s on her phone
ILLUSTRATION: ALESSANDRA OLANOW FOR WSJ. MAGAZINE
Aug. 23, 2017 10:49 a.m. ET
Number of contacts in phone: 439.
Number of unread emails: 0. My mind would be cluttered otherwise.
Most-liked photo in your Instagram feed: It’s probably a bikini picture if I had to guess. But I’m hoping it’s a tennis action shot!
Most-listened-to track on iTunes or Spotify: Right now it’s Kings of Leon’s “Muchacho.”
Strangest autocorrect mishap: When I type in my last name, it changes it to “Sugarpova,” which is actually [the name of] my candy company.
Craziest place you’ve ever lost your phone: I have never lost it. But the amount of screens I’ve cracked makes up for that.
Alarm settings: Don’t use the alarm. Early riser.
Biggest time-wasting app: GarageBand.
When do you feel compelled to charge your phone? [It’s always] 100%. Yes, that’s right: 100%. I consistently wear a battery case.
Are there times when you try to stay off your phone entirely? Always during practice or training.
Favorite fitness app: Nike+ Training Club App is the only one I’ve ever tried.
Cities listed in weather app: Sochi, Russia; New York City; Longboat Key, Florida; Manhattan Beach, California; Tokyo; Indian Wells, California.
Most recent Uber ride: Laurel Canyon to Manhattan Beach ($78).
Favorite podcasts: Lewis Howes’s School of Greatness; TED Radio Hour; The Tim Ferriss Show.
People you FaceTime most often: My mom and my best friend, Estelle.
App you wish someone would invent: Please don’t invent any more.
Favorite Instagram feeds: @jr, @abstractsunday, @axelvervoordt.
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