In the hallowed halls of tennis history, certain names resonate with the force of a thunderclap. Among them, the tale of Sofya Zhuk, who etched her name into the annals of Wimbledon glory at the tender age of 15, remains a narrative of awe and wonder.

Russia’s Sofya Zhuk, right, holds the winner’s trophy after beating Russia’s Anna Blinkova in the girls singles final on day 12 of the 2015 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 11, 2015. (ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Yet, as swiftly as she ascended to the zenith of her sport, Zhuk seemed to fade into the shadows, leaving fans and pundits alike to wonder about her fate.
In the summer of 2015, Zhuk captivated the world with her precocious talent, becoming the youngest champion in Wimbledon’s storied history. Her breathtaking display of skill and poise on the grass courts of the All England Club left spectators spellbound and heralded the arrival of a new prodigy destined for greatness.
However, in the years that followed, Zhuk’s trajectory seemed to veer off course. Injuries, personal struggles, and the relentless pressure of expectations took their toll on the young phenom, casting doubts on whether she could reclaim her former glory. She explained to WTA Tennis in 2020 that her back was an issue even before she started to take off in the juniors circuit.
“Even before Junior Wimbledon, my back was so bad that no doctor wanted to even help me out,” she told the outlet. “I was considered a lost cause. There was only one doctor that even attempted to treat me, and even his prognosis was that I would last for a few years. When it comes to neurological connections, the spine is the main thing in your body. If your spine is off, your hips, shoulders, scapulas, the knees: everything goes off because the position is moving back and forth.”
Zhuk added, “My body doesn’t absorb protein well, and the discs in my spine are all over the place. I’ve taken MRIs that show the firmness of my spine is the equivalent of a 50 or 60-year-old.”

Russia’s Sofya Zhuk eyes the ball as she returns the ball to Germany’s Laura Siegemund during their women’s singles first round match on day 1 of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 26, 2019. (PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images
After stepping away from professional tennis in 2019 due to back issues, Zhuk has explored various avenues. Not only has she ventured into the world of modeling, but she has also become an entrepreneur, establishing multiple businesses, including Boy Toys—a company that offers luxurious yacht and car rentals in the Miami area. Now, with her entrance into OnlyFans, Zhuk is poised to captivate an even larger audience.
Zhuk said she would not pose nude but instead pose in cocktail dresses or bikinis, according to The Sun.
“Guys, the moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here! There will be a lot of interesting material,” she said, via the outlet.

Fans have eagerly awaited this moment, and Zhuk herself expressed excitement about the new venture. Promising her followers “a lot of interesting material,” she is prepared to push boundaries and embrace her newfound freedom on the subscription-based platform.
From tennis courts to exclusive content, Sofya Zhuk continues to make waves in her journey, leaving her mark in unexpected and thrilling ways.