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 SHE'S no movie star, but from the way she posed and pouted on the red carpet this week, one would be forgiven for thinking otherwise.
Tennis star Maria Sharapova wows on the red carpet in her black leather dress (top right) and at the pre-awards party (top left). American footballer Ladainian Tomlinson(with wife LaTorsha goes home with four awards, including Athlete of the year. --Pictures: AP
For the 15th annual ESPY sporting awards, tennis celeb Maria Sharapova shed her tennis whites for a daring black leather dress which set off her long blonde locks.
The Russian millionairess, who stands at a statuesque 1.88m, completed the look with a pair of ÂL325 ($1,000) Christian Louboutin stilettos.
Already in good shape from her usual tennis training, the 20-year-old has been looking even more toned than usual, thanks to a tougher weights and cardio regime.
The public caught their first glimpse of her improved physique at the French Open two months ago, and again at Wimbledon, where she lost in the fourth round.
A red carpet onlooker told Daily Mail: 'Maria has always been quite a demure and svelte young lady, but she really went to town with this ensemble.
'It was the kind of dress you'd usually associate with a rock star, but Maria pulled it off with some aplomb. She looked incredible.'
The awards ceremony was held in Hollywood's Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles and hosted by basketball star Lebron James and comedian Jimmy Kemmel.
ESPY was created by sports networkl ESPN and honours the year's most impressive sports achievements, including Best Major League Baseball Player and Best Team.
Presenters included sports personalities like Sharapova, American football quarterbacks Matt Leinart and Vince Young.
Other presenters included big and small screen stars like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Kate Walsh from Grey's Anatomy, and Jamie Lynn Sigler from Sopranos.
Fans voted online to pick the winners (except for special awards like the Arthur Ashe Courage Award).
WINNERS
The coveted Athlete of the Year prize went to American footballer LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers, who also scored three other awards.
Co-host LeBron James won NBA Player of the Year trophy, and Roger Federer was crowned Male Tennis Player of the Year. Tiger Woods was named best golfer for the third year running.
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