W hen she was only 18 years old, Maria Sharapova became world number 1 in tennis, back in August 2005; From that time on, she did not stop and achieved a series of successes in this sport, which led her to win five Grand Slam tournaments in a decade. Throughout her career, she won 36 titles, which took her to the top of this competition. Although she was in great physical condition and everyone had gotten used to seeing her, she announced her retirement in 2020. Because several lost track of her, we will tell you what has become of her life after being away from the courts.

It should be noted that the tennis player was born in Russia on April 9, 1987; Therefore, he is 36 years old. An important fact to highlight is that she competed on the WTA Tour from 2001 to 2020 and was ranked No. 1 in the world in singles by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) for 21 weeks.

WHAT HAPPENED TO MARIA SHARAPOVA AFTER HER RETIREMENT?

As we noted above, Maria Sharapova announced her retirement from professional tennis on February 26, 2020 after having become a star in this sport. After officially leaving the courts, the one who least wanted to know what his new life was like; and although some came to know it, the majority do not know it.

Well, the former tennis player became a businesswoman, mother and speaker for entrepreneurial women, in addition to having some foundations.

• Relationship. Regarding this aspect, Sharapova announced in December 2020 that she was engaged to British businessman Alexander Gilkes. Just over a year and a half later, on July 1, 2022, the couple welcomed their first child.

• Businesswoman. Years before she retired from tennis, the Russian had already launched her confectionery brand Sugarpova in 2012 and in 2014 she invested in the sunscreen brand Supergoop. Years later, in 2020, Sharapova became an investor in the wellness brand Therabody, Moonpay, Clio Snacks, among others; She even became an advisor for the Naked Retail and Bright brands, this in 2022, already off the courts.
• Lecturer. The tennis player also served as a speaker and became a mentor to a large number of entrepreneurial women, as well as athletes. “I’m new to this, so forgive me. Tennis: I’m saying goodbye. But as I embark on my next chapter, I want anyone who dreams of excelling at anything to know that doubt and judgment are inevitable. You will fail hundreds of times and the world will watch. Accept it. Believe in yourself. “I promise you that you will prevail,” he noted in an article in Vanity Fair .

WHAT DOES MARIA SHARAPOVA LOOK CURRENTLY?

After she left tennis, Maria Sharapova completely changed her appearance, since her blonde hair, which we were all used to, was dyed a darker color , as shown on her social networks.

Likewise, he uploads photos of his daily life, enjoying his walks outdoors and discovering new places. There is no doubt that he is enjoying his time to the fullest; obviously, surrounded by her family.