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Maria Sharapova managed to go unspotted as she travelled on the Tube yesterday, after she spent the day at Queen’s.
She is one of tennis’ most recognisable faces, but Londoners were seemingly underwhelmed by her appearance on the Piccadilly line on 10 June.
The Russian sportswoman – who was in London to watch boyfriend Grigor Dimitrov beat Britain's James Ward in the second round of the Queen's Club Aegon Championships – took a picture of herself on the London Underground, while her fellow commuters appeared characteristically bored and uninterested in the background.
The secret to her Tube anonymity? A pair of oversized glasses apparently.
She admits that the London Underground isn’t always her transport of choice, writing under her Twitter picture that she only uses it “occasionally”.
Show all 15 1 /15Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot Sharapova poses at Trocadero Maria Sharapova of Russia poses with the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen at Trocadero, following her victory in the women's singles final match against Simona Halep of Romania, on day fifteen of the French Open in Paris
Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot Sharapova with her trophy in front of the Eiffel Tower Maria Sharapova of Russia poses in front of the Eiffel Tower with the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen at Trocadero in Paris
Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot That'll do Before making her exit with the beautiful backdrop of the Paris skyline behind her
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Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot One last snap She poses for one last over-the-shoulder snap with her trophy hidden behind her
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Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot Soaking it up The 2014 French Open champion poses for the photographers as she holds her trophy triumphantly
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Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot Get my best angle Of course, Sharapova is no stranger to a photo shoot, and she pulls out all the poses for the masses in attendance
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Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot The Sharatower Known for her excessively long legs, Sharapova poses alongside another towering structure, although we aren't expecting the French to be renaming their famous tower after a Russian tennis player anytime soon
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Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot The city of love Sharapova is pictured in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris as fans and photographers clamour to get a picture of her
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Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot Moving on swiftly Sharapova and her entourage arrive at Trocadero for a celebratory photo shoot
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Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot Sharapova wins Sharapova claims a brilliant 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 victory to clinch her second French Open title
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Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot Sharapova reacts after winning Russia's Maria Sharapova celebrates as she wins the French tennis Open final match against Romania's Simona Halep at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris
Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot She can't believe it The emotion is clear to see as Sharapova enjoys the crowds applause following her win
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Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot Halep accepts defeat Having threatened what would've been an incredible fightback after taking the second set, Halep concedes defeat after arguing with the umpire
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Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot It all gets too much In true grand slam winner style, Sharapova crumples to the floor to celebrate, but rather wisely doesn't roll around as many a victim has done on the clay surface
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Maria Sharapova celebrates 2014 French Open title with Paris photo shoot I want that one Sharapova smiles as she stands next to a portrait of the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen that she holds in her hands
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The world number five won the French Open on 7 June , beating Simona Halep in the final at Roland Garros. To celebrate her win, the 27-year-old staged a photoshoot in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris – wearing a Jay Ahr mini dress – drawing crowds in their droves.
With Wimbledon round the corner , keep your eyes peeled for Sharapova… coming soon to a sweaty summer tube near you.
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