When you think about Maria Sharapova, you probably picture the five-time Grand Slam champion lifting trophies, flashing that fierce on-court stare, and dominating the tennis world. But Sharapova has always been more than an athlete. From fashion to business, and yes real estate she’s made waves far beyond the tennis court.
Now, one of her biggest off-court creations has found a new owner: NBA superstar Luka Dončić.
Yes, you read that right. The Los Angeles Lakers’ newest $165 million man has just dropped a jaw-dropping $25 million on Sharapova’s dream mansion in Los Angeles.
Back in 2012, Sharapova purchased a piece of land in L.A. with a vision: to build the home of her dreams. And boy, did she deliver.
- Three stories of modern luxury
- Five bedrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows
- A two-lane bowling alley in the basement (yes, a private bowling alley!)
- A grand indoor-outdoor living space centered around an infinity pool
- Japanese-inspired minimalist design created with KAA Design
In 2019, she told Architectural Digest that she was “obsessed with the process of making [the] home,” personally overseeing every detail from the kitchen to the architecture.
“This was my project, and I wasn’t going to delegate any part of it,” Sharapova said at the time.
For Sharapova, the house wasn’t just another property. She once called it her “absolute favorite place in the world.” But life changes.
Now based in Florida with her fiancé, Alexander Gilkes, and their young son Theodore, she wanted to spend more time in Europe. That meant parting ways with the custom home she once poured her heart into.
For Luka Dončić, fresh off signing a $165M extension with the Lakers, the purchase makes perfect sense. Not only does he now have a luxurious L.A. base, but he’s also stepped into a home built by one of sports’ most iconic champions.
It’s almost poetic: a tennis legend handing over the keys to a basketball phenom who’s writing his own legacy.
This sale isn’t just about real estate, it’s about legacy. Sharapova proved she’s more than a champion on the court; she’s a creator, designer, and visionary. And Dončić? He’s staking his claim as both a basketball superstar and a man who knows the value of investing in lifestyle.
One thing’s for sure: this mansion will keep making headlines.
