In the sun-drenched hills of Monaco, where the Mediterranean whispers secrets to the cliffs, Maria Sharapova begins her days with the quiet precision of a serve long practiced. At 38, the five-time Grand Slam champion—fresh off her 2025 induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame—has traded baseline battles for boardroom strategies and family mornings. But her discipline? That’s eternal. A recent TikTok clip of her stripped-down routine, filmed against the backdrop of her sleek Monte Carlo villa, has exploded to over 12 million views in under 48 hours. “Minimalism isn’t about less; it’s about what matters,” she captions the 45-second video, her voiceover a soft Russian lilt over shots of sea views and simple rituals. Fans are hooked, dubbing it “the routine that slays without the slay”—a far cry from the high-octane training montages of her playing days.
The video opens at dawn, around 6:30 a.m., as golden light filters through floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Port Hercules. Sharapova rises without an alarm, a habit honed from years of tournament travel. No frantic phone scroll; instead, she slips into a pair of black Lululemon leggings and a loose white tank, padding barefoot to the kitchen. First ritual: hydration. A full liter of room-temperature water infused with a slice of lemon—echoing her pre-retirement playbook, where she balanced Nespresso foam fantasies with relentless rehydration. She sips slowly, gazing at the yacht-dotted harbor, letting the stillness sink in. “It’s my reset button,” she says in the clip, a nod to the mental fortitude that powered her through 2004 Wimbledon glory and the 2016 doping storm.
Next, movement—effortless, not exhaustive. No gym grind here; Sharapova unfurls a yoga mat on the terrace for 10 minutes of sun salutations and hip openers, her long limbs flowing like they did on court. Postpartum since welcoming son Theodore (Theo) with fiancé Alexander Gilkes in 2022, she’s all about sustainability: light flows to build strength without strain, inspired by her gradual return to fitness around the six-month mark. A quick TikTok poll in the comments reveals 78% of viewers scrambling to mimic it, with one user quipping, “Maria making downward dog look like high fashion.” She follows with a five-minute breathwork session—deep inhales through the nose, exhales that release the weight of empire-building. Sugarpova, her candy brand that just hit $500 million in sales, doesn’t run itself, after all.
Breakfast is where the magic simmers: a minimalist spread on a marble island—oatmeal swirled with almond butter, fresh berries from the local market, and a black coffee (Nespresso, naturally, with that perfect foam). No calorie counting, just nourishment that fuels her dual role as mom and mogul. Theo toddles in for a cameo, climbing onto her lap for a blueberry-stained giggle— a heart-melting moment that’s racked up 3 million likes alone. “Motherhood taught me presence,” Sharapova reflects in voiceover. “The court was my world; now, it’s this.” It’s a pivot from the girl who left Sochi at six for Florida’s clay courts, but one that radiates authenticity.
By 7:30 a.m., she’s at her standing desk, laptop open to emails from Porsche partnerships and her latest venture: a women’s wellness app blending tennis drills with mindfulness. The video ends with her lacing up sneakers for a coastal hike—light hand weights in tow, as she often shares—disappearing into the mist-shrouded paths of Larvotto Beach. No filters, no frenzy; just Sharapova, unhurried and unbreakable.
The virality hit like an ace. Posted on November 28, 2025, the clip surged after a repost from wellness influencer @GlowWithGauri (1.2M followers), who called it “the anti-hustle blueprint we need.” Comments flood in: “38 and serving looks + life? Iconic.” “Trying this tomorrow—Monaco optional.” Even rivals-turned-peers chimed in; Serena Williams dropped a fire emoji, while Emma Raducanu commented, “Stealing the lemon water hack!” It’s not just envy—it’s inspiration. In an era of #ThatGirl TikToks bloated with green juices and gratitude journals, Sharapova’s routine cuts through: 20 minutes total, zero clutter, all impact. As she told Forbes at her Hall of Fame induction, “My everyday routine is very different now… but I still carry the disciplines of my sport.”
This isn’t performative; it’s proof of her off-court Grand Slam. From highest-paid female athlete for 11 years straight to a $285 million net worth, Sharapova’s built an empire on equity deals (hello, Nike and Evian stakes) and savvy pivots—like her recent workout teaser that sparked comeback rumors. Yet here, in Monaco’s embrace, she’s choosing ease. As 2025 closes, with holiday lights twinkling on the Riviera, her routine reminds us: champions don’t just win titles. They master mornings. Follow @MariaSharapova on TikTok for more—because if anyone’s redefining retirement, it’s her.
