Is Maria Sharapova’s Viral US Open Reaction the Meme of the Year?

When you’ve got five Grand Slam titles, a candy empire, and a Vogue cover under your belt, what’s left to achieve? For Maria Sharapova, apparently, it’s going viral with an accidental meme face. Sitting courtside during the US Open semifinal between Sabalenka and Navarro, Sharapova unknowingly delivered what may be the most meme-able moment of 2025.

In a moment of pure tension—or maybe just mid-thought existential dread—Sharapova’s face turned into a mood board of emotions. Eyes slightly squinting, lips pressed like she’d bitten into a lemon, and a frozen stare that screamed “What am I doing here?” The internet was faster than a Sabalenka serve, instantly turning her into a gif goddess.

But wait—it gets better. The Queen of Cool herself saw the clip and leaned in. “POV: You’re 2nd serve returning and your coach is about to shout at you,” she wrote with a repost that had fans howling. Not only did she poke fun at herself, she reminded us all that even tennis royalty isn’t immune to awkward camera timing.

And yes, this wasn’t just your average meme moment—it transcended tennis Twitter and invaded every corner of social media. Celebs, sports pages, and fashion influencers alike shared it, dissected it, and laughed with (and at) Maria.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this facial reaction might just be worth a thousand retweets. From center court to center meme, Sharapova proved she doesn’t need to lift trophies anymore—she only needs one dramatic glance to win the internet.

Who knew that the face of Sugarpova could also be the face of pure emotional chaos? Iconic.