Throughout her career, Maria Sharapova has probably done it all. She is a former world No. 1, an Olympian, and one of ten women to achieve a rare career Grand Slam. She has won five Grand Slams, the last was at the 2014 French Open.
Given her run, it is interesting to know Maria Sharapova's net worth for 2023.
After starting her pro tennis career at 14, the 36-year-old tennis star announced her retirement via Vogue on February 26, 2020. This was after she lost to Donna Vekic in the first round of the 2020 Australian Open.
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Despite being retired, Sharapova continues to earn from endorsements and business ventures.
Maria Sharapova Net Worth: $196 million
Sharapova reportedly has a net worth of $196 million per CA Knowledge as of 2023. The majority of those millions come from brand endorsements and sponsorships.
At a young age, there is no doubt that Maria Sharapova was bound for greatness. Hence, it is hardly surprising to see her accumulate a gross income of about $285 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Because of her rise to fame, it didn't take long for endorsement deals to come in. Among the brands she endorses include Nike, Porsche, Evian, and Head, according to Forbes.
Aside from that, the Russian also owns her candy brand called Sugarpova. In 2018, she told Fox Business that after investing $500,000 in the venture, the business value appreciated to $20 million after six years.
Given her career earnings, endorsements, and wise business investments, Sharapova's net worth continues to rise even if she no longer plays competitively.
Maria Sharapova's Wealth
Like most top-earning athletes, Sharapova invested her money in the right places. Although she hails from Russia, the 6-foot-2 tennis star has been a permanent resident in the United States since 1994.
One of her investments involves a five-acre estate in Summerland, California, for $8.6 million. The new abode is made up of three bedrooms. The main house is Balinese in style and includes a stone terrace that overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
Sharapova, surprisingly, also has an extensive collection of vehicles on her end. Among those in her vehicular fleet are luxury cars such as a Mercedes Benz, a Range Rover, an Audi, and a Porsche.
Being a well-known athlete, Sharapova has not forgotten to give back. Aside from being an inspiration to women, the Russians help out through charity work. One of the better-known ties to her is The Maria Sharapova Foundation.
Aside from that, she also backs scholarship programs to help poor students get a decent education, particularly those residing in rural areas.
Sharapova is not yet married, although she is in a relationship with businessman Alexander Gilkes. Both announced their engagement in December 2020, People.com reported.
Sharapova and Gilkes are parents to a son named Theodore, born on July 1, 2022.
"The most beautiful, challenging, and rewarding gift our little family could ask for," Sharapova's Instagram caption read.
Sharapova made a rare appearance at the US Open in August and said she was happy just being a spectator. She says she is delighted with where she is and in her best role right now - being a mom to Theodore.
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