Russian Maria Sharapova beats Serena Williams for Wimbledon title
Sports management companies say Maria Sharapova will earn millions – largely through sponsorship and endorsement deals – after her straight-sets defeat of the reigning champion, Serena Williams. Some predict career earnings of more than £100m.

The 17-year-old six-foot blonde has a modelling contract, and is often compared to Anna Kournikova. But, unlike Kournikova, she can win tournaments.

“I do not want to be Kournikova number two! My looks on the tennis court will let me struggle with the image that has been imposed on me. I am going to prove it to everyone that demonstrating my body parts on catwalks or magazine covers is not the most important thing for me. It is much more important for me to be successful in tennis and not to get lost among middling people,” ~ Maria Sharapova

Мария Шарапова – Born in Russia… fine-tuned in America… adorned in gold at Wimbledon!