The Russian beauty suffered her 17th consecutive defeat by Serena Willliams in the semi-final at this year’s competition just last week.
However the 28-year-old appeared to have shrugged off the blues as she relaxed with a female friend on the popular King beach on Montenegro’s St Stephen’s Island over the weekend.
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The Grand Slam winner and Olympic medalist showed off her tennis-honed physique in a simple two-piece, with the straps on her bikini top pulled down to avoid tan lines.
The leggy star, known for her loud grunts on court, sensibly wore a glamourous hat to protect her from the dazzling sun.
The tennis star made the most of her incredible figure as she enjoyed a day at the beach
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The tennis star made the most of her incredible figure as she enjoyed a day at the beach
Maria’s holiday comes just days after she was kicked out of Wimbledon
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Maria’s holiday comes just days after she was kicked out of Wimbledon
Maria took pictures, posed and made funny faces with a pal as they made the most of the weather.
The blonde athlete, who has made more from commercial endorsements than her tournament winnings, flaunted her tanned, long legs and enviable washboard stomach as she reclined on a sun lounger, read magazines and kept an eye on her phone.
The Sports Illustrated model and founder of candy line Sugarpova also showed off her slim hips and toned derriere in the low-slung two-piece as she took a dip in the sea.
The Russian stunner has shared a number of snaps with fans during her time off
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The Russian stunner has shared a number of snaps with fans during her time off
Maria lost out on a place in the final thanks to Serena Williams
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Maria lost out on a place in the final thanks to Serena Williams
Her long-term boyfriend, the Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov, was no-where to be seen as she soaked up the sun.
Maria has kept her fans updated during her break via her Instagram page, where she has shared a number of scantily-clad shots.
She captioned one: “As if it couldn’t get any better… really Montenegro #Nature #People #Happiness.”
