Tennis

Sharapova's winning design

Updated 1149 GMT (1949 HKT) January 27, 2012
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Maria Sharapova strikes the perfect pose as she puts away a forehand during this year's Australian Open. Courtesy Nike Inc.
Her dress for the tennis season's opening grand slam was designed to embrace fashion and high performance. Courtesy Nike Inc.
Sharapova's collection is being sported by a number of players including Indy De Vroome of the Netherlands. Getty Images
Sharapova's tennis shoes are color co-ordinated with the dress range and are among the lightest and most flexible in the market. Courtesy Nike Inc.
America's 13-time grand slam champion Serena Williams also unveiled a collection of dresses for the 2012 Australian Open. Getty Images
In 2006, Sharapova made heads turn with her "Little Black Dress" -- an outfit encrusted with beaded crystals which she wore as she claimed the U.S. Open crown. Getty Images
Sharapova's intensity and desire to win have kept her at the top of the women's game since her first grand slam title in 2004. AFP/Getty Images
Sharapova at the launch of a Cole Haan collection of clothing and accessories bearing her name. Getty Images