Maria Sharapova Is 'Barely Recognizable' In New Photo

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Maria Sharapova Is 'Barely Recognizable' In New Photo originally appeared on The Spun.

Legendary women's tennis star Maria Sharapova is barely recognizable in a new photo.

Sharapova, 38, is a five-time Grand Slam champion. She won Wimbledon back in 2004. The Russian tennis legend achieved a career high ranking of No. 1 in the world back in 2005. Sharapova announced her retirement in 2020, but she's continued to stay close to the sport.

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The legendary women's tennis star returned to Wimbledon on Wednesday. Sharapova, known for her blonde hair, is barely recognizable with shorter, brunette locks.

Sharapova's photo - a selfie with David Beckham - went viral on social media.

STUTTGART, GERMANY - APRIL 22: Tennis player Maria Sharapova poses for the media as she is unveiled as car manufacturer Porsche's new brand ambassador at the Porsche Museum on April 22, 2013 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images)

Sharapova's selfie with David Beckham went viral on social media.

"Before the @Wimbledon gates opened this morning, we got to film some fun content 🎥," she wrote.

Fans are loving the look.

"My two favorite people: Maria Sharapova and DavidBeckham. Truly legends who inspire me every day!" one fan wrote.

"Two legends but different games. 😊," one fan added.

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"Wow…two of the most good looking athletes," another fan added.

"Wimbledon has never been the same since you retired," another fan added.

"She looks stunning," one fan added.

"Great to see Maria Sharapova and David Beckham teaming up for some Wimbledon fun!" one fan added.

"Looking Cool 😎," one fan added.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates match point in her Ladies' Singles Fourth Round match against Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan during day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 6, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Sharapova has been rocking darker hair for a couple of years now, but many tennis fans hadn't seen her at Wimbledon in a bit. While she was known for her blonde looks during her playing days, she's been rocking a darker style in recent years.

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Wimbledon, meanwhile, will continue with the men's and women's singles on Wednesday. The tournament is airing live on ESPN.

Maria Sharapova Is 'Barely Recognizable' In New Photo first appeared on The Spun on Jul 3, 2025

This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.