Maria Sharapova becomes mother: 5 unknown facts about her life - In Pics
Former World No. 1 and also the five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova became mother to a boy on Saturday (July 16). She and her fiance Alexander Gilkes have named their child Theodore, making an announcement on social media. The post got viral within minutes as Maria is quite a popular figure even after quitting the sport. We bring you five unknown facts about the gorgeous tennis star.
Former World No. 1 and also the five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova became mother to a boy on Saturday (July 16). She and her fiance Alexander Gilkes have named their child Theodore, making an announcement on social media. The post got viral within minutes as Maria is quite a popular figure even after quitting the sport. We bring you five unknown facts about the gorgeous tennis star.
Maria Sharapova: Youngest Russian to win a Grand Slam
Maria Sharapova was banned from tennis
Maria Sharapova signed an endorsement deal at 11
Maria Sharapova was the most searched Athlete on Yahoo in 2005 and 2008
Maria Sharapova's talent was first spotted by Martina Navratilova
Yes, you read that right. When Maria attended a tennis clinic in Moscow, Martina saw her playing and immediately reached out to her father Yuri and told him to take his daughter to IMG Academy in Florida which had produced stars like Andre Agassi, Monica Seles etc. Three years later, she was in the academy with a full scholarship.