'Precious beginnings!': Maria Sharapova is expecting first baby

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The tennis player told herself fans about the news on the social network.

Maria Sharapova told fans on the social network that she is pregnant. She is expecting her first child with Alexander Gilkes. The star announced this news on her 35th birthday.

"Precious beginnings! Eating birthday cake for two has always been my specialty," she captioned a picture of herself on the beach.

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Gilkes also shared this news on his personal page. He said, "Thank you for making me a very very happy boy."

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