Even though Maria Sharapova has long hung up her racquets, her winning streak is far from over. The tennis legend is still making headlines, and this time, it’s not for a Grand Slam victory but for an achievement that cements her legacy—her induction into the Tennis Hall of Fame. A moment so monumental that it has left her fans, supporters, and the entire tennis community spellbound. But among the flood of congratulations pouring in from all corners of the world, one heartfelt tribute stands out—the beautiful message from her fiance, Alexander Gilkes.

Earlier today, the Russian tennis sensation witnessed a remarkable achievement after being named to the Tennis Hall of Fame on the back of her successful tennis career. This comes four years after the star player bid adieu to the sport, and she will now be a part of the class of 2025. As she celebrates this joyous moment, her fiance, Gilkes, is not taking a backseat and is garnering immense love for Sharapova. 

Taking to his Instagram, Gilkes shared a post by the official account of the US Open on his Instagram story that detailed the inclusion of Sharapova and Bryan brother in the glorious club. Captioning the post, he congratulated his talented partner and wrote, “Well done @mariasharapova. So well deserved.” Indeed, Sharapova’s career highlight reflects why she deserves this achievement. 

The Russian sensation won 5 Grand Slams and proved her dominance on all three surfaces. She was also the silver medalist in the Olympic games of 2012. Besides, Sharapova became the world No. 1 for the first time on 22 August 2005 at the young age of 18 and became the first Russian woman to top the singles rankings. This, however, is not the first time when Gilkes’ love for Sharapova has come to light. 

For the untold, the couple started dating back in 2018. Two years later, Gilkes proposed to the former player and the pair soon announced their engagement on Instagram. The couple also welcomed a baby boy, Theo, in 2022 and has often reflected immense love for each other. When Sharapova took to her Instagram to share pictures from her latest photoshoot for Numero Netherlands magazine last week, her fiance was quick to shower love. 

Expressing his admiration and praise for her partner, he wrote, “Beautiful photos 🔥❤️.” A similar reaction was witnessed in yet another post where he swooned over Sharapova with a “❤️,” emoji. And now, when the star player received one of the biggest achievements of her life, Gilkes’ reaction was inevitable. But besides Gilkes, Sharapova too expressed her joy in an emotional message to her fans. 

Maria Sharapova penned an emotional message on the latest honor

For a young Russian girl, coming to the United States and overcoming obstacles to make a place for herself was no less than a daunting task. But Maria Sharapova did not shy away from doing hard work and quickly gained the spotlight through her determination and grit. And now, the star player can not help being emotional as she receives the honor for her remarkable career. 

Penning down a special message on X, Sharapova expressed her happiness. “Incredibly grateful to receive this honor. A big thank you to The Hall of Fame, and to all the voters,” she wrote. Continuing further, she expressed her gratefulness to all those who supported her throughout her career. “Most importantly, this recognition is such a beautiful reminder of the deep appreciation I have for my fans. Each one of you made me reach for the stars and look at what we have achieved together. Thank you,” Sharapova added. 

As she now looks forward to the grand ceremony, it would be interesting to see if more renowned faces from the community would join the fray to congratulate Maria Sharapova on her glorious achievement.