London, Oct 7 : Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova has found a new lover.

The 21-year-old former Wimbledon champion is said to be dating Charlie Ebersol, 25, whom she had met during a break.

"During her forced break in training Sharapova got a new boyfriend," the Sun quoted an insider as saying. Sharapova, currently World No 6, has been recovering from a shoulder injury.

She mentioned her new man, who happens to be the son of the chairman of TV network NBC Sports, at a charity auction where she is auctioning herself at the bash.

"My boyfriend will outbid this price," she said.

ANI