Does the hectic work commitment often steal the simple pleasures of life? While the answer may be debatable for many, for Maria Sharapova, nothing can eat into the joy of quality time with her partner and son. After sharing heartwarming moments from a beach day trip with her family, the WTA legend has returned with another confession. Delving into her feelings, Sharapova showcases a down-to-earth charm that captivated the fraternity with a reminder of why the former WTA star remains an enduring favorite both on and off the court, even four years after her retirement.

Although Sharapova retired from professional tennis, she isn’t an all-day homemaker. The former WTA number one has built an impressive portfolio, showcasing her work in investments, strategic advisory roles, and the premium candy brand, Sugarpova. Created in 2012, Sharapova owns 100% of the brand, overseeing everything from day-to-day operations to product R&D, branding, and retail. Additionally, she has invested in Public.com, Therabody, Tonal, and Moon Pay. Sharapova also serves as a board member for the fashion company Moncler Group and continues to endorse Nike and Evian. Not to forget, pickleball has become her second favorite sport after tennis. Therefore, it is safe to say that the WTA legend remains just as busy as she was during her WTA tour. However, everyone deserves a holiday break, and Sharapova is no exception.

Recently, the former Grand Slam champion shared a reel on her IG story, showcasing the scenic beauty of California, surrounded by vibrant flower fields, a pristine blue lake, and Rocky mountains in the distance. Sharing the reel, she captioned it, “I forgot how peaceful this holiday is in the US. No emails. No Zooms. No kids’ gymnastics classes. No invoices,” adding a laughing emoticon. Her words resonated with the happiness of finally enjoying a peaceful and serene environment, otherwise taken away by her hectic work commitments.

Despite her professional responsibilities, Sharapova is a devoted mother. Two years after her retirement, she gave birth to her son Theo in 2022. Since then, she has embraced motherhood with immense delight, balancing her motherhood with care. In an interview with The Guardian, the former Grand Slam winner revealed how her major life decisions now prioritized keeping in mind Theo’s well-being. Reflecting on weekends, she shared, “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.”

Sharapova, famous for her down-to-earth nature, finds happiness in simple, quiet vacations with family. Last month, she shared highlights from a beach trip with her partner Alexander Gilkes and son, showcasing how these simple pleasures bring her greater happiness and motivation for life.

Maria Sharapova enjoyed a beach trip with family

Last month the WTA legend went to the beach with her son and partner. She shared many snaps from their outing on her official IG story. In the first one, she captured the place’s scenic beauty following a deep blue ocean guarded by the Rocky Mountains in the backdrop. “Weekends,” she captioned it. In her next story, she clicks her son while walking and holding his father’s hand on a wooden deck. “With My,” she adorably captioned it showcasing how she enjoys such warm family trips. Sharapova also captured her plate full of sumptuous seafood items. She shared it on her next IG story. “ Who loves to eat?” Sharapova dropped a question for her followers hinting nothing beats a plate full of seafood for the former WTA star.

Maria Sharapova is a person who would sacrifice anything over a lovely time with her family. However, her recent admission echoed her need for some time off and resonated with all the working mothers who hardly get a chance to enjoy the beauty around them due to the pressure of balancing careers and motherhood. Although this has been a concerning problem for working mothers, Sharapova showcases why it is important to take breaks and rejuvenate the mind for better productivity.