Even for an astounding professional tennis player, the journey of motherhood comes with a lot of struggles and challenges. It is no secret that the unrelenting responsibilities of parenting can be daunting ‌for any parent. Such is the case with the Russian former World No.1 tennis player Maria Sharapova. As she came ahead to speak about the ‘biggest shift’ in her life, fans got to know about how Sharapova adjusted to motherhood.

Sharapova’s blunt admission of the unyielding demands of motherhood can be a point of relevance for many mothers out there. Her comparison of the hardships that she had to deal with as a professional tennis player with that of the challenge of motherhood adds a new layer to the intriguing story of tennis moms.

Maria Sharapova’s battle for free time as a mother

Maria Sharapova spoke about the adjustment of timetables that she had to deal with after becoming a parent. She mentioned how being a mother is a full-time job, and there is no free time as compared to the recovery time that she used to have, even as a professional tennis player. She said, “The biggest difference in the biggest shift in my life is when you have a child, the free time changes.”

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Maria Sharapova continued, “Even when I was at the top of my sporting career, like I had free time to recover, right? Today’s my body to be curious about other things.” She further emphasized that becoming a mother has changed her schedule and that she always has her child’s thoughts preoccupying her mind.

“Now as a mother if I can be honest when even if you do have free time or you are not in the same city, you are on a trip, you know a working trip, a vacation, whatever it is, your child is not there, you are thinking of your child right? you are doing everything you can. So that juggle has definitely been an adjustment for me,” Sharapova added.

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People frequently keep away from expressing their true opinions on motherhood for fear of being judged. Therefore, Maria Sharapova’s honest confession can be a guiding light for many others to voice their own thoughts on the same. Nevertheless, what does Sharapova’s routine as a mother mostly consist of?

Sharapova on her new routine after motherhood

Maria Sharapova stepped into the world of motherhood on July 1, 2022, giving birth to a baby boy. Since then, Sharapova has never shied away from admitting how challenging motherhood can get.

While talking about her hectic routines as a new mother, Maria Sharapova previously said in an interview, “My routine is mostly praying. “Please make this nap good, so I can have a really good morning!”

The struggle, the unwavering resilience, and the demands of motherhood can be quite a task for every parent. Therefore, battling for some ‘free time’ while being a full-time mother can indeed be a ubiquitous challenge for many parents.

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