Anna Chakvetadze named sexiest woman in Russian politics

Recently Russian netizens took part in a poll for the sexiest woman in Russian politics.

Unexpectedly the honour went to former tennis player Anna Chakvetadze.

Chakvetadze who turned to politics after her tennis career was threatened by health problems will run for election in December for the lower house of the Russian state parliament with the Right Cause Party.

She reached her career-high professional singles ranking of world no. 5 in 2007 and have won 8 WTA titles.

Maria Kirilenko dumps Igor Andreev for NHL MPV player

Yahoo Sports reported that Russian tennis hottie Maria Kirilenko is currently romantically involved with Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin. 


The NHL player was said to have posted a photo of himself and Maria on his Twitter account with a message referring to Kirilenko as his "girlfriend." 

So it looks like Kirilenko is no longer with her long time boyfriend Igor Andreev, also a fellow Russian tennis player and former doubles partner.


(Via Yahoo Sports)

Andy Murray not allowed into a nightclub?

It was reported in Sina Sports that Andy Murray and his 18 other friends were not allowed into a nightclub recently.


In that embarrassing moment, Murray and friends were stopped by the security at the door.


According to the report, the club does not allow a large group of men to enter at the same time due to security reason.

(Via Sina Sports)

Novak Djokovic: GQ's Ace of the Year and a new Hollywood star

Novak Djokovic is currently in Sofia, Bulgaria shooting his first Hollywood movie. 


According to the Bulgarian media, the Serbian tennis star was invited by Sylvester Stallone to feature in the film "The Expendables 2".


The film is a sequel to the 2010 box office hit and is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2012. 


Actors Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren are also said to be at the film set. 


It was reported that the security was tight and fans and media were not allowed to go any where close to the set, which was an abandoned warehouse near the Sofia airport.


In the movie website, Djokovic plays a 'fictional tennis player'.





Yesterday, Djokovic has been named GQ's 2011 Ace of the Year in their Men of the Year issue.


(Via Blic Online, Image via GQ)