Daniela Hantuchova overshadowed by Maria Sharapova at ESPY Awards 2012

Daniela Hantuchova receives a lot of coverage recently after being featured in the latest ESPN magazine Body Issue. However she was overshadowed by Maria Sharapova at last night's ESPY Awards. 

With NFL player Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots

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Maria Sharapova hits red carpet at ESPY Awards 2012

If Roger Federer is a Greek god, then Maria Sharapova must be a Greek goddess.

The beautiful Russian tennis star hits the red carpet at the 2012 ESPY Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

Dressed in a blue J. Mendel Grecian gown, Sharapova was nominated for Best Female Athlete. The award eventually went to basketballer Brittney Griner.

“I love attending the ESPYs – such a night of glamour! It’s a rare occasion to have so many talented athletes in one spot,” Maria exclusively told JustJared.com. 

“For the same reasons, I can’t wait for my first Olympics in two weeks, I know that will be a career experience I will cherish for a long time.”

Sharapova will be her country's flag bearer at the Olympics.

(Via Just Jared, news.com.au)

Serena & Venus Williams at the 2009 ESPY Awards

Tennis sisters Venus and Serena Williams paid tribute to Nelson Mandela, who received the Arthur Ashe courage award at the 17th Annual ESPY Awards today.

Mandela's daughter Zindzi and grandson Zondwa accepted the silver trophy from the Williams sisters.

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