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Maria Sharapova hosts bash to mark anniversary of first Wimbledon win

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Maria Sharapova celebrated the 20th anniversary of her first Wimbledon title with an intimate dinner on Wednesday night, hosted by Imran Amed and Kristina Romanova at The Twenty Two in London.

The retired tennis star, 37, was joined by a slew of famous faces to celebrate her famous victory on the Centre Court in 2004.

Maria first rocketed to fame when she beat top seed and defending champion Serena Williams at Wimbledon to claim her first Grand Slam at the age of just 17.

She was joined at the event by stars including Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina, Joel Edgerton and Rita Ora and her husband Taika Waititi.

While the dinner was even given a royal touch, with the arrival of Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

Maria Sharapova celebrated the 20th anniversary of her first Wimbledon title with an intimate dinner on Wednesday night, hosted by Imran Amed and Kristina Romanova at The Twenty Two in London
The retired tennis star, 37, was joined by a slew of famous faces to celebrate her famous victory on the Centre Court in 2004 (L to R Idris Elba, Sabrina Elba, Imran Amed and Rita Ora)
Maria first rocketed to fame when she beat top seed and defending champion Serena Williams at Wimbledon to claim her first Grand Slam at the age of just 17 (pictured)

Maria put on a leggy display in a dark green miniskirt with a chainlink design with a chic white collared shirt.

She boosted her already towering 6ft 2in frame with a pair of black leather high heels and toted a green clutch.

While Rita showed off her typically edgy sense of style in a brown leather jacket, with a high collar and belted detail.

The singer teamed it with a pair of quirky green trousers with zips going all the way up her legs, and sported a full face of glam makeup.

Her director husband Taika cut a dapper figure in a light green linen suit with a white button-up shirt underneath.

While actor and DJ Idris looked typically handsome in a pair of striped grey trousers and a matching shirt with a deep V, showing a glimpse of his toned chest.

His stunning wife Sabrina commanded attention in an elegant one-shouldered black dress, that clung to her incredible curves.

Actor Joel opted for a navy blue suit for the occasion, but added a casual touch with white trainers and knitted beanie.

She was joined at the event by stars including Taika Waititi, Idris Elba, Sabrina Elba, Joel Edgerton, Vladislav Doronin, Rita Ora and Imran Amed (L-R)
While the dinner was even given a royal touch, with the arrival of Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi (pictured with Emilia Wickstead)
Maria put on a leggy display in a dark green miniskirt with a chainlink design with a chic white collared shirt (pictured with Kristina  and Jefferson Hack)
While Rita showed off her typically edgy sense of style in a brown leather jacket, with a high collar and belted detail
Her director husband Taika cut a dapper figure in a light green linen suit with a white button-up shirt underneath
Princess Beatrice looked sophisticated in a bright blue maxi skirt and a seafoam green satin blouse
CEO of Aman Essentials Kristina dressed to the nines in a black long-sleeved minidress with button detailing

Princess Beatrice looked sophisticated in a bright blue maxi skirt and a seafoam green satin blouse.

Her husband Edoardo opted for a classic ensemble, wearing tan tailored trousers with a white shirt and suede loafers.

CEO of Aman Essentials Kristina dressed to the nines in a black long-sleeved minidress with button detailing.

While founder & CEO of The Business of Fashion Imran stood out from the crowd in colourful striped shirt under a tuxedo jacket.

Maria was also joined at her celebration by her businessman fiancé Alexander Gilkes, with whom she shares her two-year-old son, Theodore.

And tennis legend Billie Jean King also made an appearance, looking classy in all-black with a pearl necklace. 

During her storied time on court, she became the first Russian player to complete the career Grand Slam after wins in Melbourne, New York, Paris and London and the third-youngest woman to triumph at Wimbledon.

Maria was also joined at her celebration by her businessman fiancé Alexander Gilkes, with whom she shares her two-year-old son, Theodore
And tennis legend Billie Jean King also made an appearance, looking classy in all-black with a pearl necklace
Charlie Howard stood out in a silver leather dress
Sabrina Elba looked as glamorous as ever in a one-shouldered gown
She was later joined by her husband Idris
Billie flashed a huge smile after enjoying a fun night at the party
Rita and Taika were later spotted leaving the bash
The couple exited with their goody bags
The songstresses flashed a huge smile as she made her way to her waiting car
Taika (R) joked around with a pal as Rita watched on
The loved up couple hugged their friend goodbye
Rita flashed some skin as she climbed into the chauffeur driven vehicle
Rita appeared in high spirits following the event
Taika was ever the joker and couldn’t help but leave everyone in stitches
He pulled a funny face before leaving in the taxi
Maria layered over a Burberry trench to leave
She carried a green clutch
David Haye was joined by his girlfriend Sian Osborne
Elsewhere, Mark Webber looked smart in a black blazer with a white shirt layered underneath
Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo departed the party with their goody bags
Beatrice layered over a smart leather jacket
The couple walked hand-in-hand
Beatrice and Edoardo hopped into a taxi and headed home
Jefferson Hack was also seen leaving with a gift bag in hand
Sonam Kapoor put on a quirky display in a long blazer and tie
Joel Edgerton and his wife Christine Centenera looked stylish
He opted for a navy blue blazer and loose fitting trousers
During her storied time on court, she became the first Russian player to complete the career Grand Slam after wins in Melbourne , New York, Paris and London and the third-youngest woman to triumph at Wimbledon (pictured in 2015)

She retired from playing tennis four years ago after battling with injuries, but had the final years of her time in the sport marred by a failed drugs test. 

A 2016 test saw her suspended for two years after she was found to have ingested meldonium, a substance which had been banned at the start of that year, ahead of the Australian Open.

Her suspension was later reduced to 15 months after she was found to have taken the drug as per her doctor’s advice.

Her last appearance as a player at Wimbledon came in 2010 when Maria retired from her first round contest against Pauline Parmentier with an injury. 

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