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Sharapova receives marriage proposal in Brisbane!

January 07, 2015 14:49 IST

Maria Sharapova poses for the fan after her match on Tuesday

Maria Sharapova poses for a selfie with fan Damian Torrie after her match at the Brisbane International on Tuesday. Photograph: Twitter

Maria Sharapova recently received a marriage proposal by a fan at the Brisbane International tennis tournament.

Damian Torrie held up a sign and yelled out "Marry me Maria Sharapova?" during her first match, which encouraged a chorus of laughs around Pat Rafter Arena, News.com.au reported.

Torrie posted a photo on Twitter of a jubilant Sharapova offering her best pout face and peace sign before signing off on the marriage proposal.

The marriage proposal by Torrie that was later signed by Sharapova

The marriage proposal by Torrie that was later autographed by Sharapova. Photograph: Twitter

The 29-year-old said that he walked down there and got Sharapova to sign the poster and also asked if he could take a selfie with her.

There were a lot of people around but the 27-year-old sport star was really nice and kind, in fact she just really loved the support and thanked him for it, he further added.

A fan made sure boyfriend and fellow tennis star Grigor Dimitrov was kept in the loop, tweeting the picture to his account three times.

Source: ANI