Maria Sharapova, a retired grand slam winner, has officially announced her first pregnancy with soon-to-be husband Alexander Gilkes.
The relationship between Maria Sharapova and Alexander Gilkes was first made public in 2018, after being kept under wraps for some time.
The relationship between Alexander Gilkes and the famous tennis star has been in the spotlight and fans and followers of Maria Sharapova wish to know more about him.
Find out everything you need to know about Sharapova’s fiance.
Who is Maria Sharapova husband, Alexander Gilkes?
Alexander Mark Heming Gilkes, born July 1979, is a British businessman.
He is currently the co-founder of Squared Circles, a company launched in 2020.
From 2011 to 2018, he served as co-founder and president of Paddle8, until the company was sold to The Native.
Gilkes has been named as one of Fast Company’s Most Creative Entrepreneurs in 2017, the 100 Most Powerful People in the Art World (Art + Auction) in 2014, 2015 and 2016, a Digital Maverick (DETAILS), one of the 40 Most Important People Under 40 (Apollo) and appeared on Vanity Fair and GQ’s best-dressed lists.
Maria Sharapova Husband: Past and Current Relationship
Gilkes married fashion designer Misha Nonoo in Venice, Italy in July 2012.
In 2016, it was reported that they had broken up.
The divorce was finalised in the summer of 2017.
Since 2018, Gilkes has been in a relationship with Russian former tennis player Maria Sharapova.
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They announced their engagement on 17 December 2020.
Do they have any children?
As one chapter ended, a new one begins for Maria and Alexander.
The couple is expecting their first child together.
Sharapova announced on her social media channels that she is pregnant on her 35th birthday.
She posted a photo of her baby bump while on the beach, with a caption saying: “Precious beginnings!!!
“Eating birthday cake for two has always been my speciality.”
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