Looks Could Extirpate...The Supermodel Aspect In Russian Tennis

Most male sports fans these days often compare Russia with blond, beautiful, and fashionable players in the professional tennis circuit. This is quite funny because before, mixing sports with sleek and chic clothing is unthinkable. But now, this is the current swing in Russia, and we can clearly see the proof of the manifold Russian athletes who endorse clothing lines.

It all got off when Anna Kournikova joined the women's professional tennis scene during the mid-1990's, when the people's look of the world's geographically largest country changed. As most individuals know, Russia is but a quiet country and it was almost thought of as having less stir

in the world, however, for world sports observers, it's not as dominant as America. But at 16 then, Kournikova was among the most attractive and trendy players of the said sport. The sad part, however, was that she is not really that talented and her modeling overtook her play earnings, thus creating a mark on Russian players – just chic and beautiful, no talent.

That conclusion was kept for sometime until Maria Sharapova came out in 2001. She also has supermodel looks but what sets her apart from her precursor was the aptitude. Starting out at 14 as a proficient player, she proved to the world that she's more than just a beauteous face. Now turning 20 in April 19th of this year, she is currently placed world's number one and models for Nike's sportswear, Samantha Thavasa fashion line, Prince sports equipment, Tag Heuer watches, and Parfux fragrances just to mention a few of her endorsements.