Years after hanging up her racquet, Maria Sharapova remains one of tennisâ most magnetic forcesâunafraid to playfully engage the moment, call out bias, or shine in the spotlight on her own terms.

đ A Flirty Wimbledon Flashback
After Jannik Sinner clinched his maiden Wimbledon title in a gripping final against Carlos Alcaraz, fans didnât expect Maria Sharapova to steal the showâyet she did.
On social media, Sharapova posted a cheeky throwback video of her and Sinner dancing during a past campaign, captioned:
âItâs only appropriateâŚâ
A nod to his win, the post was part celebration, part winkâand total Sharapova: elegant, fun, and perfectly timed.
It reminded fans that even off-court, her presence has weightâand wit.
đď¸ Calling Out the Coverage
But the five-time Grand Slam champion showed sheâs not just here to entertain. Days before the Sinner post, Sharapova called out the Wall Street Journal for its Wimbledon coverage of Aryna Sabalenka.
âDo better,â she wrote, challenging what many perceived as a skewed or dismissive narrative.
Itâs the kind of clarity and confidence that defined her as a playerâand defines her now as a voice in sports media.
đ° The Enduring Power Brand
Maria Sharapova might not lift trophies anymore, but sheâs still lifting numbers.
Recently featured again among the six wealthiest women in tennis, she remains a high-value brand with global influenceâalongside Serena Williams and now Coco Gauff. From Sugarpova to luxury fashion partnerships and tech investments, her post-retirement playbook is a masterclass in athlete longevity.
đ Conclusion: A Legacy That Evolves
Whether sheâs going viral with a dance or going head-to-head with the press, Maria Sharapovaâs legacy doesnât fadeâit transforms. Sheâs proof that greatness isnât just what you do on the court.
Itâs the grace, the grit, and yesâthe glamâyou carry long after.