Maria Sharapova, a tennis legend both on and off the court, has been followed by her fans avidly. Her life updates keep us updated about the ongoing events in her life. Recently she uploaded a picture of herself declaring her pregnancy on a public platform on her birth. She is expecting a child with her fiance Alexander Gilkes. Now, the buzz is about the guy who has the heart of the tennis legend.
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Maria Sharapova and Alexander Gilkes
Alexander Gilkes and Maria Sharapova had announced their engagement in 2020. They made their relationship public in 2018. The fans spotted him with her in various matches as well as at various events; such as the Met Gala together in 2019 and then made another appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in February 2020. They have supported each other throughout their relationship.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 24: Maria Sharapova of Russia blows a kiss to the fans after winning her Ladies’ Singles first round match against against Samantha Murray of Great Britain on day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon on June 24, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Alexander Glikes
Gilkes is a British businessman and an art dealer. He is also the co-founder of Squared Circles launched in 2020. Furthermore, he was also the co-founder of Paddle8. He was its president from 2011 to 18. Gilkes has been on the list of 100 Most Powerful People in the Art World (Art and Auction) for three consecutive years in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Moreover, he was also one of the Fast Company’s Most Creative Entrepreneurs in 2017. Also, Gilkes is a friend of Prince Harry, who he met during his college days. Previously, he was married to a fashion designer, Misha Nonoo. They got divorced after staying together for some time.
Sharapova off the court
The player had announced her retirement from the sport in 2020. After retiring from tennis, Maria Sharapova has invested in her business opportunities as well. She has launched ‘Sugarpova‘, a candy company.
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COLOGNE, GERMANY – JANUARY 31: Maria Sharapova celebrates ‘SUGARPOVA’ chocolate line expansion at ISM trade fair on January 31, 2017 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
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Maria Sharapova has always had the support of her fans and family. She left her country and mother back to become a tennis legend where she has had a world-renowned rivalry with Serena Williams. . And we all know that the 5-time grandslam winner would raise her child to be strong and resilient like her.
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