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Tennis star Maria Sharapova is Pregnant - Who is the Father of the Child?

Updated On 02 Jun, 2022 Published On 21 Apr, 2022
Tennis star Maria Sharapova is Pregnant - Who is the Father of the Child?

Maria Sharapova announced her pregnancy while celebrating her 35th birthday on Tuesday. She is expecting her first child with her fiance Alexander Gikes.

Maria Sharapova on Tuesday celebrated her 35th birthday by announcing in an Instagram post that she is pregnant and expecting her first child with fiance Alexander Gikes.

"Precious beginnings!! Eating birthday cake for two has always been my specialty," Sharapova wrote in an Instagram post. The former tennis star uploaded a photo of herself cradling her growing baby bump while posing in a strapless bikini top and flowy pants on a beach.

Maria Sharapova is expecting her first child with her fiance Alexander Gikes. SOURCE: Instagram(@mariasharapova)

Alexander, 42, shared his excitement by commenting on his fiancee's post with a heart-eye emoji. Several fans and friends used to congratulate the pair in the comment section.

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Lily Collins wrote," Ahhh, congrats, you guys!!!" on the joyous news. Helena Christensen chimed in with, "Yes, mama and papa, this is so wonderful." Fashion designer Anine Bing echoed," so excited for you."

Former tennis player Maria Sharapova with her fiance Alexander Gikes. SOURCE: Instagram(@kandisbebisarna)

Similarly, Jessica McCormack, a jewelry designer, said," Amazing!! Congratulations!! so happy for you guys." Further, the Vinazine app co-founder gushed," You two are going to have the most spectacular baby! Congrats on the best year ahead."

Gikes, a British businessman and athlete, got engaged in December 2020 after dating for nearly two years. Maria, at the time, announced on Instagram," I said yes from the first day we met. This was our little secret, wasn't it."

The five-time Grand Slam champ celebrated their engagement with the caption," Thank you for making me a very happy boy. I look forward to a lifetime of loving you and learning from you."

Maria Sharapova in one of her tennis matches. SOURCE: Instagram(@kandisbebisarna)

The couple confirmed their relationship in 2018. And it is the first time Sharapova's getting married. Meanwhile, Gikes previously got hitched to Misha Nonoo in May 2012.

In an extravagant where guests included Princesses Beatrice and James Middleton performed. The former flame split in 2016, and the reason behind the separation is said to be their wild ambition.

Check out the video of Tennis star Maria Sharapova on her expecting a baby.

Speaking of her career in sports, she spent nearly two decades dominating before Gilkes popped the question. The lady revealed her decision to step away from the court in a guest column written.

Maria, in an interview, revealed that she missed the training and daily routine. The athlete missed the moments sitting with her father at the practice and coaches.

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