Sports · 11 July 2026

Maria Sharapova looks unrecognisable six years after retiring

Valentina Alemanno via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-2.0)

Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova, now 39, has surprised fans with a dramatic transformation since ending her tennis career in 2020. Her signature blonde hair has been replaced by a sophisticated brunette style, leading many to describe her as "unrecognisable". Sharapova won her first Wimbledon title in 2004 and secured all four Grand Slam titles during her career.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 July 2026 at 12:30

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