Where is former WTA World No. 1 Maria Sharapova?

Former WTA World No. 1 Maria Sharapova was recently spotted at the 2026 US Open presenting the champion's trophy to Elena Rybakina.

Sharapova, who turned professional on her 14th birthday, is now 39. During her legendary career, she won 645 matches, 36 WTA titles, five Grand Slams and a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Since retiring in 2020, she has stayed close to tennis while pursuing entrepreneurial interests.

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Sharapova's first business venture was Sugarpova

Feb.15, 2010; Memphis, TN, USA; Maria Sharapova plays against Shenay Perry during the first round of the Cellular South Cup by security at the Racquet Club of Memphis; Mandatory credit: Nikki Boertman-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

As an active player on the WTA Tour, Sharapova began flexing her entrepreneurial muscle with the development of Sugarpova, the candy company she started in 2012.

While the company still has an Instagram page, its last post was in 2021. Sharapova has never addressed the mysterious demise of Sugarpova.

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She pursued diversified portfolio after shuttering Sugarpova

Sharapova has since diversified her investment and business portfolio with longtime boyfriend Alexander Gilkes, with whom she shares a son named Theodore born in 2022. The couple had a combined estimated net worth of over $200 million in 2025.

Her recent collaboration is with Williams Sonoma for a cookware line.

Best tennis collaboration in retirement

Many will say one of Sharapova's best tennis-related moments in recent years is surprising the world at her 2025 International Tennis Hall of Fame induction by asking former rival Serena Williams to introduce her.

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Others would argue the Christmas video with Jannik Sinner is superior because it showcases the silly side of their personalities.

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