Maria Sharapova, once the golden girl of Wimbledon, has reinvented herself far beyond the tennis court. At 38, she captivated audiences again—not with a racket in hand, but with her commanding presence at Bloomberg’s Power Players Conference in New York in September 2025. From collecting Grand Slam trophies to commanding boardrooms, Sharapova has transformed her fame into a business empire worth over $220 million.
During her illustrious career, Sharapova not only dominated tennis but also mastered the art of endorsements. For 11 straight years, Forbes named her the world’s highest-paid female tennis player, earning more than $300 million through deals with Nike, Porsche, Tag Heuer, Tiffany & Co., and Land Rover. Her Wimbledon victory at just 17 launched her into global superstardom. Even after her 2016 doping suspension, Sharapova’s determination remained unshaken, paving the way for a new chapter in business.
Following her suspension, Sharapova enrolled at Harvard Business School, where she developed the foundation for her post-tennis success. Her first major investment came with Supergoop!, a skincare company that skyrocketed in value after Blackstone acquired a stake in 2021. She later expanded her portfolio with smart investments in Tonal, MoonPay, Public, and Cofertility. Alongside this, she built a vast real estate collection, including multimillion-dollar homes in California and luxury properties in Montecito and Manhattan Beach. Sharapova also joined the board of Moncler Group and made a high-profile appearance on *Shark Tank*, investing nearly $1 million in fitness brand Bala.
But the most intriguing part of Sharapova’s business story lies in the mystery surrounding her once-thriving candy brand, **Sugarpova**. Launched in 2012 with a modest $500,000 investment, the venture quickly grew to generate $25 million annually by 2016. Then, without warning, it disappeared—its website shut down, social media went silent, and its trademark quietly expired in 2024. Despite reports still listing her as the brand’s head, Sugarpova’s fate remains unclear. Whether the company is gone for good or simply on pause, one thing is certain—Maria Sharapova’s business acumen is as sharp and powerful as her legendary serve.
