Maria Sharapova and her fiancé, British businessman Alexander Gilkes, are enjoying their time as an engaged couple and aren’t rushing to tie the knot. The tennis superstar, who got engaged to Gilkes in December 2020, has been candid about their approach to wedding planning, revealing that they are in no hurry to set a date.
One of the main reasons for the delay is their busy schedules. Sharapova, who retired from professional tennis in 2020, has been focusing on her business ventures, including her candy brand, Sugarpova, and various investments. Gilkes, co-founder of the online auction platform Paddle8, is also deeply involved in his business and philanthropic activities, making it challenging for the couple to find time for wedding planning.
Moreover, the couple recently welcomed their first child, Theodore, in July 2022, and they are fully immersed in parenthood. Balancing the demands of being new parents while maintaining their professional commitments has shifted their priorities, making them more focused on their family than on planning a wedding.
Sharapova and Gilkes have expressed that they are content enjoying this phase of their relationship, emphasizing that they are not feeling pressured by societal expectations to get married immediately. They’ve been savoring the moment and taking things one step at a time, making it clear that their bond doesn’t depend on a wedding date.
For Sharapova and Gilkes, love and partnership are what matter most, and when the time is right, they will walk down the aisle on their own terms.