Maria Sharapova lit up Day 1 of Wimbledon 2025, sharing selfies from the All-England Club. She posed in a denim outfit, rubbed shoulders with David Beckham, and captured the grandeur of the iconic tournament atmosphere on Instagram.
A five-time Grand Slam champion, Sharapova famously won Wimbledon in 2004 at just 17. Her victory over Serena Williams made global headlines and marked the start of her dominance in women’s tennis and commercial success.
Respecting tradition, Sharapova ensured her outfit fit the venue’s rules. “I did google whether denim was allowed on the grounds. It is,” she shared, playfully noting her fashion choice while celebrating the sport she once ruled.
Beckham, a Wimbledon regular, was seen chatting with Sharapova. Also spotted were Gareth Southgate, Eddie Redmayne, and Jason Isaacs, adding more stardust to a day that already featured stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff on court.
Sharapova shared another image of Wimbledon’s jumbo screen at 8 a.m., captioned, “There is only one Wimbledon.” Though retired from tennis, she remains a global icon in fashion, business, and sport.
In her memoir, Unstoppable, Sharapova reflected on her rivalry with Serena Williams. “I think Serena hated me for being the skinny kid who beat her…for hearing her cry.” Today, Sharapova returns not as a player, but as royalty.
