Former tennis superstar Maria Sharapova is turning heads with her latest look. The 38-year-old five-time Grand Slam champion, who famously won Wimbledon in 2004 and reached World No. 1 the following year, appeared at Wimbledon this week looking very different from the blonde image fans remember.
Sharapova, who retired from professional tennis in 2020, sported shorter brunette hair as she posed for a selfie with soccer legend David Beckham. The photo quickly went viral, sparking a wave of reactions from fans who were both surprised and impressed by her transformation.
“Before the @Wimbledon gates opened this morning, we got to film some fun content 🎥,” Sharapova captioned her post.
Supporters flooded social media with praise, with one writing, “My two favorite people: Maria Sharapova and David Beckham. Truly legends who inspire me every day!” Another fan added, “Two legends but different games 😊.” Many agreed she looked “stunning,” while others reminisced about how much Wimbledon has changed since her retirement.
Though Sharapova has been embracing darker hair for a few years now, this was her first Wimbledon appearance in some time, making the transformation more noticeable. Fans were quick to celebrate her return to the tournament atmosphere, even if just as a guest rather than a competitor.
Meanwhile, Wimbledon continues with men’s and women’s singles action, airing live on ESPN.
