Maria Sharapova says she is pregnant.
The five-time Grand Slam tennis champion, who retired from the sport in February 2020, delivered the news via a social media post on Tuesday — her 35th birthday.
“Precious beginnings!!!” Sharapova wrote, adding: “Eating birthday cake for two has always been my specialty.”
She announced her engagement to Alexander Gilkes in December 2020.
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Maria Sharapova announced on Wednesday that she is retiring from professional tennis. Sharapova won five grand slam titles during her career.
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