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Go Inside Aman’s Ultra Exclusive Members’ Club for an Evening with Maria Sharapova

At an intimate gathering with members of the exclusive Aman Club, the legendary athlete reflected on her own U.S. Open win at age 19

By Galerie editors
Two smiling women standing outdoors in front of lush green plants, wearing a white blazer and a striped shirt.
Galerie editor in chief Jacqueline Terrebonne and tennis legend Maria Sharapova. Photo: Dani Case. Courtesy of Aman New York.

As tennis fever continues to escalate in New York around the U.S. Open, Aman hosted a private members’ event with Maria Sharapova for members of its exclusive Aman Club. Galerie was there for an insider’s look at this intimate private reception, which featured a one-on-one conversation between the tennis legend and Galerie editor in chief Jacqueline Terrebonne.

Hosted on the Aman’s spacious terrace overlooking Fifth Avenue at 57th Street, there was a buzz in the air as Sharapova, Aman’s Global Wellness Ambassador, talked candidly about everything from her U.S. Open victory at Arthur Ashe at just 19 years old to how she approaches wellness today. Additionally, the Grand Slam winner discussed how she uses grit and resilience to achieve success in her endeavors off the court, which include a buzzy new podcast called Pretty Tough. She even shared how she studies playbacks of her interviews just as she would her matches when she was on the tour. 

Two people sitting and having a conversation outdoors, one in a striped sweater and the other in a white jacket.
Terrebonne and Sharapova. Photo: Dani Case. Courtesy of Aman New York
Server holding a tray of appetizers on skewers outdoors, with guests holding drinks nearby.
Aman New York. Photo: Dani Case. Courtesy of Aman New York
Waiter carrying a tray with four tall cocktails, garnished with melon balls and lemon slices, served with bamboo straws.
Aman New York. Photo: Dani Case. Courtesy of Aman New York.

Bright green macarons decorated like tennis balls and Honey Deuces served alongside other Aman signature bites added to the festive atmosphere, which was still in keeping with the hospitality brand’s unwavering dedication to providing serene atmospheres of solace and escape—even at one of the busiest intersections in New York City.

For Aman New York, Sharapova curated a half-day Strength & Recovery program, which includes nutrition, strength and conditioning, thermal therapies, reflexology, and skincare. She did admit that she’s happy to skip cold plunges these days as she has had to withstand more than her fair share over years of training. She also took questions from the audience and was particularly supportive of young tennis players there and highly praised the spaghetti pomodoro on the room service menu.

Aman announced the arrival of Aman Club in 2020, with its first private club space located in Aman New York, followed by Aman Tokyo, and Aman Nai Lert Bangkok. The invitation-only membership allows access programming around culture, culinary, and wellness.

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