As Wimbledon kicks off for another year, we're all eager to know when we'll catch a glimpse of the Royal Family gracing the stands.
We often spot The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke of Kent at this much-anticipated annual event. Several renowned tennis players have connections with the royals, from Rafael Nadal's tight-knit friendship with The Duchess of Cambridge to Serena Williams' close bond with The Duchess of Sussex.
But there's another link between one of the world's most famous tennis stars and Prince William, thanks to her fiancé. Tennis superstar Maria Sharapova has been dating Alexander Gilkes since 2018, and they got engaged on December 17, 2021.The couple shared in April 2021 that they were expecting their first child – he was born in July 2022.
This relationship puts Sharapova in the unique position of being the latest tennis player linked to the Royal Family, as her fiancé is a good friendof both Prince William and Prince Harry.
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