Tag: Maria Sharapova
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A 4AM Curveball in Tokyo Leaves Maria Sharapova Playfully Blaming Fiancé for Birthday Mayhem
For her 38th birthday on April 19, 2025, Maria Sharapova returned to Tokyo, a city etched in her memory since her first WTA victory in 2003. She was joined by fiancé Alexander Gilkes, a passionate art entrepreneur, who once said, “I’m very interested in the emergence of street culture as it is without doubt one…
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“Don’t Think I’ve Ever Seen…,” Maria Sharapova Receives Delightful Birthday Week Surprise in Tokyo Over a Special Edition of Her Autobiography
Maria Sharapova’s enduring love affair with enchanting Japan speaks volumes. The country has been a frequent haven for her throughout her stellar career. Her choice of the Aman Tokyo hints at a deep connection. It was in Tokyo that destiny first smiled, gifting her maiden WTA crown at the Japan Open in October 2003—a huge…
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“Can’t Help But Feel for Her,” After Decades of Rivalry, Serena Williams Stands Up for Maria Sharapova as Jannik Sinner’s Doping Scandal Stirs Old Soup
Serena Williams may have hung up the racket two years ago, but she’s still a fan of the sport. Her favorite player? Jannik Sinner, of course! She met Sinner at the Miami Open in March 2024. After his semi-final win against Daniil Medvedev, Serena met Sinner backstage and told him, “I wish I hit my…
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Maria Sharapova Praises Billie Jean King as the WTA Founder Makes History in Hollywood
Picture this: the year is 1972. Title IX offers a glimmer of hope for young women in schools, a promise of fairer opportunities in sports. Yet, step outside the school gates, and the landscape for female athletes remained largely barren. Equal pay? A distant dream. Respectful recognition? Often nonexistent. Then came a woman with a…
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‘Made Her Look Like She Was Terrible’- Serena Williams’ Iconic Olympics Showdown With Maria Sharapova Still Amazes Her Ex-Coach
Serena Williams versus Maria Sharapova was always more than just a tennis match. According to Williams’ childhood coach Rick Macci, their rivalry was “more like a catfight.” He felt that both these players didn’t “like each other” for various reasons. Williams and Sharapova first locked horns in the fourth round of the 2004 Miami Open.…
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“Here To… Better Than the Williams Sisters”: Maria Sharapova Had One Goal and Father Yuri Made Sure Former Coach Was Well Aware of It
The tennis court has been home to some of the fiercest rivalries, but few have left a mark quite like Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova. It all started when a 17-year-old Russian teenage sensation caused a huge upset and defeated two-time defending champion Serena Williams in straight sets. This gave rise to an intense rivalry.…
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“Mommy and Baby” – 19YO Underdog Alexandra Eala’s Childhood Link to Maria Sharapova Leaves Fans Swooning
Remember how Alexandra Eala’s throwback picture with former World No.1 Iga Swiatek went viral, last week, after the Filipino beat the five-time Slam queen in the Miami Open QF round? Back in 2023, Eala shared a frame with 22-time Slam king Rafael Nadal alongside Swiatek, who attended the teenager’s graduation ceremony as a commencement speaker…
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Maria Sharapova’s Past Romance With Bulgarian ATP Star Resurfaces in a Candid Miami Open Moment
“I saw tears in his eyes,” Maria Sharapova wrote in her autobiography Unstoppable (2017), recalling the time when she sat in Grigor Dimitrov’s player’s box alongside his mother, turning the Bulgarian star extremely emotional. The relationship eventually didn’t work out, as both of them had different career goals, but until they were together, they were…
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Maria Sharapova Stuns the Runway With Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain and an Oscar-Studded Lineup at Her Recent Feat With Moncler
Maria Sharapova may be best known for winning Wimbledon at 17, securing an Olympic medal, and earning a place in the Tennis Hall of Fame. But beyond her accomplishments on the court, the Russian star has also made a name for herself in fashion. Whether it was her Swarovski-adorned black dress at the US Open…
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Alex Ovechkin Chooses Mother Over Serena Williams and Simone Biles Amid Capitals Stars’ Wholesome Revelations
When Alex Ovechkin’s mother was asked why she let her son choose hockey and not any other sport, her reply was simple. “He is a very athletic guy,” she said, recalling the times when Ovechkin would watch the sport as a child and run with a stick around the apartment. Her decision to let him…