Maria Sharapova Celebrates 38th Birthday In Style As She Tours Japan

Maria Sharapova's love affair with Japan continued, where she has been a frequent visitor during her career and in retirement. Her decision to stay at the upscale Aman Tokyo hotel speaks to her love of the city's importance of tradition and modernity.

Fans and peers from the tennis community also celebrated her birthday by pouring her birthday greetings through social media.

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Australian Open posted, "I love Australia! Happy birthday, @MariaSharapova," along with a video reel of her memorable Australian Open experiences.

The Tennis Letter also offered an obituary in the form of a tweet, stating, "Happy Birthday to Maria Sharapova. The US open also posted a special video for Maria, remembering her iconic and fond memories at the flushing meadows. " Meanwhile, fan accounts such as @NewsSharapova also sent greeting messages, wishing her "an incredible human being."

Sharapova's birthday coincides with her recent entry into the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Class of 2025, which was marked with celebrations by fellow tennis stars such as Novak Djokovic. Her Tokyo retreat is a personal tribute to this accolade and to her achievements in the sport.

As she enters the latter half of her life, Sharapova remains a source of inspiration with her commitment to health, world travel, and multiple businesses, extending the lasting legacy she has created both on and off the tennis court.