Five-time grand slam singles champion and former tennis world No. 1 Maria Sharapova, along with fiance Alexander Gilkes, have announced the birth of their son, Theodore on social media, saying it is "the most beautiful, challenging, and rewarding gift our little family could ask for."

The 35-year-old Sharapova also posted the Roman numerals "VII.I.MMXXII", marking Theodore`s date of birth as July 1.