Did Maria Sharapova Just Drop a Major Hint About a Surprise Comeback?

Hold onto your visors, tennis fans—Maria Sharapova might be dusting off her racquet. Or is she? That’s the million-dollar question that sent the tennis world spiraling after one cryptic Instagram story featuring… wait for it… a pair of tennis shoes, a court-side selfie, and the classic caption: “Felt good to hit again 🎾😉.”

Come again? “Felt good to hit again”?! That’s basically the tennis version of Beyoncé dropping an uncaptioned baby bump pic. Naturally, the internet exploded faster than a Sharapova forehand down the line. Fans screamed, stans speculated, and tennis Twitter melted down harder than a fourth-round qualifier in the Australian heat.

Could it be true? Is Maria eyeing a comeback? Never mind that she’s been retired since 2020, busy building an empire of candy, skincare, and “boss mom” vibes—Sharapova teasing the idea of picking up a racquet again is like Roger Federer casually juggling tennis balls in a Rolex ad: it means something.

Now, to be fair, Maria’s been no stranger to staying fit. One scroll through her feed reveals more Pilates than a SoHo wellness retreat. But this latest tease had an extra sparkle of competitive mischief. A perfectly manicured tennis court. A glint of sweat. And that devilish emoji wink. Come on, Maria. You know what you’re doing.

Her former rivals are probably side-eyeing their coaches right now. “Coach, fire up the return drills—Sharapova might be lurking.” Meanwhile, sponsors are circling like hawks: “You think she needs a new racquet deal?” The WTA probably has her name half-typed into a wildcard slot just in case she sends another cryptic tweet.

Of course, it could all just be fitness fun. A casual hit. A nostalgia trip. A woman enjoying the muscle memory of greatness. But when you’re Maria Sharapova, nothing is ever truly casual. Not your outfits. Not your Instagram captions. And certainly not your tennis court cameos.

So, did she just drop a major comeback hint? Well, if history has taught us anything, it’s this: Maria doesn’t play games—unless she plans to win them.

We’re watching, Maria. And we’re not putting away our popcorn—or our center court hopes—just yet.