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Move over yacht boys—Maria Sharapova might’ve just snagged herself the real-life Bruce Wayne. Cameras went into full paparazzi overdrive this week when the former tennis icon was spotted sun-kissed and smiling on the French Riviera, arm-in-arm with a tall, dashing gentleman who clearly doesn’t shop off the rack. The location? A mega yacht off St. Tropez. The vibes? Ultra-romantic. The man? Billionaire, mystery-flavored.
No one knows exactly who this sharply dressed man of mystery is (yet), but sources say he’s a European venture capitalist with a face like a Bond villain and a net worth that could rival a small country’s GDP. In short, he’s got the looks and the ledger—and judging by the way Maria was giggling in her oversized sunglasses while sipping rosé, she’s not mad about it.
The pair were photographed sharing what looked suspiciously like a lovers’ lunch—complete with oysters, bubbly, and the kind of eye contact usually reserved for steamy rom-com montages. Sharapova wore a flowy designer sundress, effortlessly styled in that “I’m rich and relaxed” way. He wore linen and confidence.
Naturally, the internet has lost its collective mind. Twitter detectives have zoomed in, enhanced, and speculated every possible identity—from a Monaco-based prince to a crypto tycoon with a yacht named “Love-Love.” Meanwhile, Maria’s staying silent. Not a peep, not a hint, not even a cryptic emoji.
Her fans, however, are doing the heavy lifting: “OMG Maria, spill!” and “Who is this tall snack?” dominate the comment sections. And the media? Already preparing prenup predictions.
Whether it’s love, a new business venture, or just a fabulously photogenic summer fling, Maria Sharapova has once again served us a full set of mystery, money, and Mediterranean magic.
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Olaniyi Ayoola