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Maria Sharapova welcomes first child with partner Alexander Gilkes

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova and Alexander Gilkes arrive for the 2021 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York.
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Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova and Alexander Gilkes arrive for the 2021 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York.
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Former tennis star Maria Sharapova is now a mom.

The 35-year-old announced on Instagram Friday that she gave birth to her first child, Theodore, with partner Alexander Gilkes.

“The most beautiful, challenging, and rewarding gift our little family could ask for,” the five-time Grand Slam winner captioned a snap of herself and Gilkes smiling at their baby, whose face isn’t visible.

The post was liked by celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, with other famous faces congratulating Sharapova on the milestone in the comments section.

“Congratulations,” wrote Hilary Swank.

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova and Alexander Gilkes arrive for the 2021 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York.
Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova and Alexander Gilkes arrive for the 2021 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York.

“I am so happy for you two beautiful spirits … love you both so much and can’t wait to meet Theo,” wrote Helena Christensen.

Sharapova announced her pregnancy on Instagram back in April, referring to the then-burgeoning new addition as “precious beginnings!!!”