Maria Sharapova Spotted in Stunning Beachwear—But Fans Are More Shocked by Who She Was With

Maria Sharapova may have retired her tennis racket, but her ability to serve up scandalous intrigue is clearly alive and well! The former Grand Slam queen was spotted lounging on a sun-kissed beach in an outfit that could’ve stolen Centre Court spotlight—an ultra-sleek, barely-there bikini that had fans hitting the zoom button like they were replaying a match point.

But it wasn’t just the beachwear that left tongues wagging. No, no—what really had everyone buzzing was her beach companion, a mystery man with movie-star cheekbones and abs that screamed “tennis coach turned luxury yacht influencer.” The two looked very cozy, sharing drinks, sunscreen, and what witnesses are calling “suspiciously flirty giggles.”

Fans immediately launched into full internet-sleuth mode. “Who is he?!” cried one commenter. “Is this the new Mr. Sharapova?” Another added, “I didn’t expect to get served this much tea with my morning coffee!”

Sharapova, ever the queen of enigmatic Instagram captions, posted a photo of her sunbathing feet with the caption: “Sometimes the waves bring surprises.” Oh Maria, we see what you did there.

While no official comment has been made (of course), the internet is already labeling the beach day “the soft launch of the year.” Whether it’s romance, business, or just a sunscreen-sharing friendship, one thing’s for sure: Sharapova still knows how to keep the public—and paparazzi—on their toes.