Maria Sharapova Poses In Bikini For 'Esquire' Cover Story [Photos]

Maria Sharapova, the current No. 2 women’s pro tennis player in the world, graces the cover of Esquire Latin America’s June Issue.

For the first time ever, the Latin America edition of Esquire has opted to showcase their cover model in two different cover photos – one for the digital, and one for the print edition. The one features her in a charcoal gray Tomas Maier bikini top and Janey Lopaty shorts; the other features her in a gold one-piece Versace swimsuit.

The 26-year-old tennis star, reveals her many interests off the court in her Esquire interview, which include business ventures and fashion. Her latest business venture is Sugarpova, her own candy brand. As for fashion, Sharapova lists Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Bottega Venegta and Vera Wang among her favorite designers.

"Your style is yours and no one else's," Sharapova said, revealing that her favorite brands provide the unique qualities that she looks for in her clothing.

Just yesterday, the Russian tennis player challenged Serena Williams at the final of the Madrid Open and graciously accepted her defeat by the reigning champion. "I started the match really slow and against an opponent like her you can't give her that," she told ESPN. "I wasn't reacting well. I wasn't moving well. Not only the double faults I made, I didn't have a lot of great first serves in. She was really stepping up."

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