Advantage Sharpova

Even if you're not a sports fan (nerd!), or in particular, tennis, you must have heard of Maria Sharapova. With a bod to die for, 6' 2" Sharapova's not shy to grunt her way thru a match, making her matches always must-see TV.

And being easily marketable has turned Maria into a brand. Correction. A SEXY brand, which ensures eyeballs when her imagery is planted on perfumes, cameras, watches, etc.

Of course, she's also appeared in the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated...

So how does she compare with the original Russion tennis hottie, Anna Kournikova? Well, unlike Kournikova who failed to win even one singles title, Sharapova has lifted some significant trophies including the Wimbledon.

Indeed, it is advantage Sharapova.

* Catch Sharapova in action in the Australian Open on Star Sports (that's astro channel 813, nerd!)