Former Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova returns to beloved getaway in chic beach look

Maria Sharapova gave fans another glimpse into life after tennis this week, returning to one of her favorite holiday destinations in the Italian Alps and sharing a series of scenic moments with fiancé Alexander Gilkes.

The five-time Grand Slam champion posted photos and videos from the mountain retreat, combining poolside relaxation with alpine hikes while drawing thousands of reactions across social media.The 39-year-old retired star captioned her Instagram post, "It was so magical in the winter, we had to come back in the summer. ☀️." The update quickly resonated with her 4.7 million followers, who flooded the comments with compliments and travel recommendations.

Even Serena Williams joined the conversation, adding a playful comment as Sharapova showcased the dramatic landscapes that have become one of her favorite vacation spots.

Maria Sharapova turns heads during return to her favorite holiday destination

Sharapova's latest social media post featured two distinct sides of her summer getaway. In one image, she relaxed in an infinity pool overlooking the forested slopes of the Italian Alps. Wearing a rust-colored swimsuit with checked shoulder straps, dark sunglasses, gold hoop earrings and a delicate necklace, she smiled toward the camera against a backdrop of evergreen-covered mountains. Check out the post here.

The post also highlighted a more adventurous side of the trip. Sharapova and Gilkes were photographed on a rustic wooden bench overlooking the Dolomites after what appeared to be a mountain hike. Both were dressed for the outdoors, with trekking poles visible beside them. Additional clips showed the former world No. 1 swimming and hiking through the alpine landscape.Sharapova retired from professional tennis in 2020 after a career that included five Grand Slam singles titles.

She completed the career Grand Slam by winning the French Open in 2012, adding another Roland Garros title two years later after first lifting the Australian Open trophy in 2008.

Fans react to Maria Sharapova's latest outing

The photos quickly generated enthusiastic responses, including one from longtime rival Serena Williams, who jokingly wrote, "Where’s my invite?"Other followers praised both the destination and Sharapova's latest update."I would love to know what accommodation this is.

The Dolomites are on my bucket list.""Dolomites is a dream destination😍""Our childhood crush❤️❤️""My favourite Tennis player maria g 🙏🙏🙏""Dolomiti is the best place in northern Italy ✌🏻"

What is Alexander Gilkes' profession?

Gilkes is a British entrepreneur, art collector and businessman with longstanding ties to the international art world. After working as an auctioneer at Phillips, he founded the online auction platform Paddle8 in 2011 with the goal of making fine art more accessible through technology.Following the sale of Paddle8 in 2018, Gilkes co-founded Squared Circles, a venture studio that invests in emerging businesses. He has also served on the board of trustees of the New York Academy of Art since 2016 and maintains close connections within Britain's social circles after attending Eton College alongside Prince William and Prince Harry.Sharapova and Gilkes first sparked dating rumors in 2018 before announcing their engagement in December 2020. The couple welcomed their son, Theodore, in July 2022 and have since focused on family life while postponing their wedding plans. During a recent interview with PEOPLE, Sharapova described parenthood as "a full-time job" but also "so gratifying" as she and Gilkes continue raising their first child together.