FORMER tennis star Maria Sharapova, who has been dubbed the world’s sexiest player, has left fans dazzled in her latest photoshoot.

The five-time Grand Slam winner retired in 2020 but remains a huge favourite online.

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Former tennis ace Maria Sharapova has stunned in a black outfit Credit: Instagram

She rocked an open-chested jacket which showed off her bra Credit: Instagram

The five-time Grand Slam winner is a big hit online Credit: Instagram

She posed sitting on a sofa with her phone and a beer Credit: Instagram

And Russian Sharapova, 39, has now posed in a saucy open black jacket in pics put on Instagram.

The brunette showed off her chest and bra in a revealing outfit, taking on a number of striking stances for the camera.

With one hand in her long, black trouser pocket, Sharapova is snapped standing at a tilt, staring into the lens.

In one she smiles and holds out her other hand in the air next to a coat rail.

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She is also shown sitting on the arm of a sofa whilst on her phone with a bottle of beer in the other hand.

The 2004 Wimbledon champ went on to win the career slam in 2012 by completing the set with the French Open.

She became world No1 in 2005 and wrote on Insta for these photos: “Not what I wore to school drop off”.

Knowing the racy nature of them, she included a set of fireworks emojis in the caption.

The Russian won Wimbledon in 2004 and went on to complete the career slam Credit: Getty

Now she is retired and has been since 2020 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial

And her 4.7million followers lapped it up with one writing back: “Beautiful Queen”.

Another said: “Oh, she fine”.

A third replied: “My goddess is beautiful”.

And someone else commented: “You look amazing”.

Women’s icon Sharapova has continued to lean into modelling since calling time on her playing days.

She is regularly seen rocking stunning outfits and on magazines.

The US-based ace is a member of the tennis hall of fame and often gives fans a peek into her glam lifestyle.

She reached world No1 status in 2005 Credit: https://www.instagram.com/mariasharapova/

And now poses and models for some of her 4.7million Instagram fans Credit: Rex