Maria Sharapova may have retired from tennis, but she’s still serving aces—just not the kind you expect. The five-time Grand Slam champ is making headlines again, and this time it’s not for a comeback or a new skincare line. Nope, this is juicier: she’s been spotted cozying up to a mystery tech billionaire in Ibiza. Yes, that Ibiza.
The photos, which quickly made the rounds on social media faster than a Sharapova forehand, show the tennis legend strolling barefoot on a yacht, sunglasses on, dress flowing in the sea breeze… and standing very close to a tall, bearded mystery man who tech blogs are already calling “The Elon of Eastern Europe.”
Within minutes, Twitter went from chill to full conspiracy mode.
“Is Maria dating this dude or negotiating a billion-dollar crypto deal? I need answers!” one fan tweeted. Another said, “Plot twist: She’s launching a smart tennis ball and he’s the investor.”
Neither Maria nor her reps have confirmed anything. In fact, true to her icy, unbothered fashion, Maria posted an unrelated Instagram story later that day—a photo of her lunch. Just kale and vibes, no caption, no billionaire.
But fans aren’t buying it.
Let’s be honest: this is Maria we’re talking about. The queen of cool who retired with grace, launched a candy brand, got engaged to a British businessman, had a baby, and then vanished into entrepreneurial bliss. So, what’s she doing on a yacht in Ibiza with a man who looks like he could hack the Pentagon?
Insiders say it could be “purely business.” Sure. And I go to the gym for the free Wi-Fi.
Speculation is swirling about a tech investment, a joint venture, or maybe even a secret project involving AI-enhanced tennis analytics. But most people are locked in on one thing: Are they a thing-thing? And if so, what happened to the baby daddy fiancé?
Of course, Maria isn’t new to public scrutiny. She’s mastered the art of giving just enough to keep you hooked while revealing absolutely nothing. She could post a picture of a toaster and fans would find a way to connect it to Wimbledon.
Whether it’s love, business, or just a well-timed vacation selfie to keep the algorithm hungry, one thing’s clear: Maria Sharapova knows how to stay on top—even off the court.
And if this billionaire really is in the picture? Game, set, and match.