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For years, fans believed they knew Maria Sharapova—the icy-focused champion, the queen of composure, the athlete who rarely revealed anything beyond her controlled public image. But a recently unearthed video has flipped that perception on its head, exposing a side of Sharapova that few ever imagined: goofy, loud, playful, and surprisingly clumsy.
The Video: A 2017 Closed-Door Practice Clip That Suddenly Went Viral
The four-minute clip, supposedly recorded during a private 2017 practice session, mysteriously resurfaced on a sports forum before exploding across social media.
Gone was the stoic, razor-sharp Sharapova fans were accustomed to. In her place appeared a laughing, joking, hyper-expressive Sharapova—someone who didn’t seem afraid to poke fun at herself or her career-long quirks.
At one point, she looks directly into the camera and announces:
“You think my on-court grunts are loud? Alright, here’s the max-volume version.”
She then exaggerates her signature grunt to a comedic extreme, leaving her coaches in tears from laughter.
The Moment That Broke the Internet: Sharapova Slips—and Recovers Like a Pro
The clip’s most viral moment occurs when Sharapova, demonstrating footwork to a younger player, suddenly slips and falls flat on the court. She springs up instantly, brushes off the embarrassment, and deadpans:
“Perfect example of what not to do.”
The entire training crew bursts out laughing, while the internet reacts with equal disbelief and delight. It’s a level of self-deprecation fans never expected from the normally polished superstar.
A Sharapova With Sharp Humor
The final minute of the video features Sharapova pretending to interview her fitness coach in a mock press conference.
“Be honest,” she teases. “Do you make me run extra laps just because I answer messages between drills?”
Her coach can’t stop laughing, and Sharapova turns to the camera with faux seriousness:
“The public deserves the truth.”
Fans immediately fell in love with this unexpected sense of humor—quick, dry, and delightfully mischievous.
Fan Reactions: “Why Did We Never See This Before?”
Social media lit up with comments:
- “I’ve followed her for a decade and had NO idea she was this funny.”
- “The Ice Queen… melting?! Didn’t see that coming.”
- “Whoever released this video deserves an award.”
Within hours, the hashtag #RealSharapova became a trending topic worldwide.
Sharapova Responds
Sharapova later posted a short message on Instagram:
“Not sure who held onto this video for seven years… but I guess it was time people realized I laugh more than they think.”
She ended the caption with a winking emoji—fueling even more affection from fans.
