TENNIS legend Maria Sharapova showed off her holiday in the Italian alps.
The 39-year-old Russian – now retired from tennis – posed in a swimsuit behind a stunning backdrop in the social media snaps.
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Maria Sharapova legend Maria Sharapova showed off her holiday in the Italian alps Credit: Instagram @mariasharapova
She showed off the scenic views Credit: Instagram @mariasharapova
She took in the views with her partner Alexander Gilkes Credit: Instagram @mariasharapova
The two enjoyed mountain walks Credit: Instagram @mariasharapova
And she also revealed her scenic mountain walks with her partner Alexander Gilkes – a British art entrepreneur and businessman.
Fans filled up her comment section with even former on-court rival Serena Williams getting involved.
Williams posted: “Where’s my invite?”
One fan said: “Dolomiti is the best place in northern Italy.”
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Another added: “Dolomites is a dream destination.”
One gushed: “Soooo beautiful.”
Sharapova – who was first a Grand Slam champ at 17, rising to fame at Wimbledon by beating Williams – retired in 2020.
She had 19 years on the pro tour and is part of the tennis hall of fame for her five Grand Slams – including completing the career slam.
Sharapova retired from tennis in 2020 Credit: Instagram
She is now enjoying the retired life Credit: instagram/@mariasharapova
She had 19 years on the pro tour Credit: PA:Press Association
After struggling to go the distance on clay she ended a four-year wait to finish off the set following her 2008 Australian Open victory.
Sharapova then won her two French titles in three years before failing a drug test in 2016 and receiving a ban.
She remains a popular figure in the sport and has over 4.7million followers on Instagram alone.
