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Maria Sharapova was one of her generation’s finest tennis players. However, after her retirement, she chose to carve out a new niche for herself as an entrepreneur and fashion icon. Much like her archrival, Serena Williams, Sharapova has built an impressive profile in the world of business via smart investments in brands like Sugarpova. Fans of the Russian diva regularly tune into her Instagram channel as she shares her experiences with the world.

In a recent Instagram Story post, Sharapova shared her New Boston experience. It was an impromptu trip for Sharapova, and it gave her fans a closer look at some facets of her personality.

Boston through the eyes of Maria Sharapova

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Sharapova’s post began with a trip to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. It’s one of Boston’s most iconic attractions, and Sharapova captured its “gorgeous courtyard” in all its glory. She also shared images of a unique collar, along with a few framed paintings.

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Next, Sharapova moved on to an enticing dessert, expressing disappointment at how she had to share it. The next image featured Sharapova in an on-the-go business call. In this image, Sharapova showed off her “old school” side as she refuses to use wireless headphones.

Sharapova also attended a Boston Ballet performance led by Nanine Linning, which left the former Russian tennis ace spellbound. She also shared images from the next morning, as she jumped for joy with Nanine Linning at a Boston park. The last image showed Sharapova looking stunning in a Valentino skirt as she indulged in some quick shopping before leaving the city.

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A sneak peek at Sharapova’s success as a businesswoman

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Maria Sharapova made her foray into the world of business during her playing days in 2012, when she co-founded Sugarpova. The company takes pride in making chocolates, gummies, and more with non-GMO, gluten-free, and all-natural ingredients. Sharapova’s love for sweets inspired her to start Sugarpova, and it proved to be a success.

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After retiring from professional tennis in 2020, Sharapova’s business investments began again. Her first move was to invest in Therabody, a tech wellness company. She also served the company as its strategic advisor with an aim of increasing its global footprint.

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Further investments in Supergoop, a sunscreen brand, and the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) enhanced Sharapova’s businesswoman credentials. A Public.com equity stake and an investment in Bala Bangles, a wearable weights brand, are some of the other major business moves that Sharapova made in the recent past.

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