Maria Sharapova announces she’s pregnant on 35th birthday

Maria Sharapova and her fiancé, Alexander Gilkes, are expecting their first child together.

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According to The Associated Press, the former tennis star, who celebrated her 35th birthday Tuesday, took to Instagram to share the news.

“Precious beginnings!!! Eating birthday cake for two has always been my specialty,” she captioned the post.

Sharapova earned five Grand Slam titles before she announced her retirement in February 2020, the AP reported. She revealed her engagement later that year, according to the news agency.

– The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Photos: Maria Sharapova through the years Here are some memorable photos of tennis star Maria Sharapova through the years. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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