It has been four years since Maria Sharapova bid farewell to her favorite sport, yet she has remained rather busy – balancing motherhood and her entrepreneurial ventures. Sharapova’s Christmas preparations are already in full flow, thanks to her son Theo, born in July 2022 with her partner, Alexander Gilkes. Since Theo’s arrival, the WTA legend and her British businessman partner often share adorable glimpses of their life as parents, delighting their followers with heartwarming social media posts.

Reflecting on motherhood, this five-time Grand Slam champion once said, “Although it’s a full-time job, it’s also just so gratifying to see this little human grow, to express himself, and to share your moments with him when he’s awake. It’s all very special.” Recently, the WTA legend shared another adorable IG story that perfectly captured her holiday spirit. The video has her son Theo smelling Christmas trees, emitting festive vibes. Sharing the moment, Sharapova wrote, “I can’t wait for this Christmas,” a sentiment that echoed her excitement for the festival. Her post also showcased how her son Theo has doubled the joy of her holiday celebrations.

Sharapova’s love for Christmas has long been evident. Earlier this year, after Jannik Sinner bagged his debut major title in Melbourne, Sharapova congratulated him in a delightfully festive way. The WTA star shared a reel on her IG story showing herself and Sinner dancing and singing holiday karaoke while sporting matching reindeer antler caps. Alongside the reel, she humorously wrote, “I knew that one day you’ll regret this. Congrats champ! Patience, poise, and class,” adding her signature wit to the celebration.

Amidst all the holiday cheer, Sharapova’s ability to balance motherhood with self-care is equally inspiring. Through her social media updates, Sharapova subtly reminds new mothers of the importance of having time for themselves while cherishing these precious moments with their little ones.

Maria Sharapova enjoys “me-time” during this holiday season

Sharapova might be a devotee mom but she surely knows how to take care of herself. Last month, she shared a reel on her IG story showcasing the beauty of California. Her reel showed bright flowers, a deep blue lake, and the Rocky Mountains in the backdrop. “I forgot how peaceful this holiday is in the US. No emails. No Zooms. No kids’ gymnastics classes. No invoices,” she wrote. Her IG story highlighted that she equally enjoys her self-care time amidst her hectic schedule as a mother and an entrepreneur.

However, when it is not a self-care moment, Sharapova’s weekends are always dedicated to her son. “Tennis finals were always at the weekend. If I was competing, then it meant I’d had a successful tournament. Now, I appreciate that I can dedicate weekends to Theo,” she said in an interview in the Guardian.

Maria Sharapova‘s holiday excitement has fueled the fraternity’s eagerness to see more. It has highlighted how the holiday fun always gets doubled when you have your loved ones around. What do you think about it?