Maria Sharapova and Alexander Gilkes Delay Wedding Plans as They Focus on Family and Careers
Maria Sharapova and her fiancé, Alexander Gilkes, are not in a rush to walk down the aisle. The former tennis star, now 37, has been enjoying her life after retirement, focusing on motherhood and her business ventures. Sharapova and Gilkes, who share a 2-year-old son named Theodore, have chosen to delay their wedding plans.
Sharapova, who stunned the world with her Wimbledon victory in 2004 at just 17, has shifted her attention from tennis to her new life as a mom and entrepreneur. “I feel like I made the choice at the right time,” Sharapova told PEOPLE. “I was ready for a new chapter in life, and I have a healthy distance from tennis now.”
Gilkes, a 44-year-old British businessman, and Sharapova are prioritizing their personal and professional lives over wedding planning. The couple’s decision reflects their desire to fully embrace their current roles and commitments before setting a date for their wedding.
