Maria Sharapova Plans to Change Her Last Name to ‘Sugarpova’ During U.S. Open to Promote Her Candy Line

Maria Sharapova has plans to change her last name, and it is not because the tennis star is getting hitched.

In a much less heartwarming tale, Sharapova is reportedly planning to change her last name to “Sugarpova,” the candy company that she has invested half a million dollars into. The change will not be permanent, however, as Sharapova only wants to be Ms. Sugarpova for two weeks — the duration of the U.S. Open.

According to reports, Sharapova has already approached the Florida Supreme Court about the temporary name change.

Sharapova will also sport the candy line’s logo, a set of lips, on her clothes at the tournament, which she won back in 2006. Recently rated the highest-earning female athlete in the world by Forbes, she probably doesn’t need to take the drastic measures for this shameless promotion, but hearing announcers having to refer to the 26-year-old as Sugarpova for 14 days may make this marketing scheme worth it.

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