DRUGS cheat Maria Sharapova is staying in tip-top condition ahead of her comeback if these latest snaps are anything to go by.
The tennis ace is serving a suspension until April 25 after being handed a 15-month ban by the International Tennis Federation in June.
Maria Sharapova showed off her bikini body in Hawaii
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Maria Sharapova showed off her bikini body in HawaiiCredit: Xposure
And Sharapova clearly can’t wait to get going again as she showed off her slim figure in a black bikini on the idyllic Hawaiian island of Lanai.
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The 29-year-old couldn’t stop smiling as she saw in the New Year with a group of friends and will be hoping to remain as spirited when she finally does return to the court.
Fans have been treated to regular updates on her Instagram page throughout the week, with Sharapova posting a picture of herself getting her hair done with the caption: “Because why not?”
The Russian is currently serving a ban for using meldonium
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The Russian is currently serving a ban for using meldoniumCredit: Xposure
Sharapova looked stunning in her bikini
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Sharapova looked stunning in her bikiniCredit: Xposure
Sharapova is looking to bounce back at the French Open
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Sharapova is looking to bounce back at the French OpenCredit: Xposure
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She hasn’t played since last year’s Russian Open
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She hasn’t played since last year’s Russian OpenCredit: Xposure
Sharapova shared some laughs with a friend
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Sharapova shared some laughs with a friendCredit: Xposure
She kept Instagram followers updated with her latest movements
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She kept Instagram followers updated with her latest movementsCredit: Xposure
Sharapova will be hoping for success when she returns to the court
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Sharapova will be hoping for success when she returns to the courtCredit: Xposure
However, the party is now over for the Russian after she jetted to New York City for work.
Sharapova is expected to be back in action at the French Open later this year, which will make it over a year since her last professional appearance at the Australian Open in March 2016.
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Sharapova takes a dip in the sea
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Sharapova takes a dip in the seaCredit: Xposure
Sharapova strolls with her phone
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Sharapova strolls with her phoneCredit: Xposure
Sharapova chats with a friend
