Grand slam designs: Maria Sharapova's fashion statement
Photos: Sharapova's winning design
The epitome of style – Maria Sharapova strikes the perfect pose as she puts away a forehand during this year's Australian Open.
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Photos: Sharapova's winning design
Suitably sporty – Her dress for the tennis season's opening grand slam was designed to embrace fashion and high performance.
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Fashion followers – Sharapova's collection is being sported by a number of players including Indy De Vroome of the Netherlands.
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Fleetness of foot – Sharapova's tennis shoes are color co-ordinated with the dress range and are among the lightest and most flexible in the market.
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Serena's rival collection – America's 13-time grand slam champion Serena Williams also unveiled a collection of dresses for the 2012 Australian Open.
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The Little Black Dress – 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.
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