Sharapova celebrates 33rd birthday in isolation

Birthdays (unless you're someone who hates fun) are supposed to be spent with friends and family, usually at a party. Yet for anyone who has their birthday during this time of social distancing, a proper celebration is tricky.

Maria Sharapova, who turned 33 on Sunday, still managed to make her day special without interacting with other people. The Russian began the celebrations early with a German Tee Cake on Saturday. The next day, on the former world No. 1's actual birthday, she took a sunset road trip with her boyfriend Alexander Gilkes, and picked up lobster rolls to make the most of their quarantined festivities.

Of course, it wouldn't be a famous tennis player's birthday without shoutouts on social media. These included:

Her boyfriend:

Tennis legend Billie Jean King:

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Thank you ???? https://t.co/Vdfkf3De1R — Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) April 19, 2020

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Her candy company, Sugarpova:

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Calling to say Happy Birthday to our sweet founder/ceo @mariasharapova! ????????????☎️#sugarpova #happybirthday #mariasharapova #femalefounded #femaleceo #sweet pic.twitter.com/2Hjj0xdOcz — Sugarpova (@Sugarpova) April 19, 2020

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And a few others.

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Happy Birthday to our 2012 & 2014 champ @MariaSharapova ! ???? #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/ZwnyrWlNup — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) April 19, 2020

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"Birthdays are always a special reflection of how ones journey begins." After your retirement a few weeks ago, a new journey lies ahead. We wish you a very happy birthday and all the success in the world, @MariaSharapova.#porschetennis pic.twitter.com/KZuSTUAQxq — Porsche Tennis (@PorscheTennis) April 19, 2020

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Sharapova retired in February, just before the coronavirus pandemic caused the shutdown of both tours until, at least, July 13.