Ana Ivanovic graces cover of Vanidades magazine

 

Initially I was a bit reluctant to post this picture because it was heavily Photoshop-ed.

However I thought the behind-the-scene photo shoot video is relevant.

You can see the inside pages of this June edition on Ana's official website.

Personally I prefer the natural Ana in the picture below taken during her practice before the French Open next week.

(Image via tennisforum.com)

UNIQLO officially appoints Novak Djokovic as global brand ambassador

 

It's official. UNIQLO announced that it has appointed Novak Djokovic as its global brand ambassador.

The 5-year partnership, which took effect on May 23, 2012, will see Djokovic promoting the UNIQLO brand and UNIQLO clothing worldwide.

(Via UNIQLO's website, Djokovic's Facebook page)

Rafael Nadal wax figure unveiled in London

A new waxwork figure of Rafael Nadal is unveiled during a photocall in Regents Park in central London today.

The waxwork will later take up residence at the Madame Tussauds museum in London. Other sports figures there include David Beckham, Christian Ronaldo and Muhammad Ali. So that's a huge honour for Nadal.

Images via Yahoo! Sports

Novak Djokovic signs clothing deal with Japanese UNIQLO

Novak Djokovic has dropped his Sergio Tacchini clothing sponsorship and has reportedly signed a 5-year deal with Japanese brand UNIQLO heading into the French Open.

The brand also sponsors Japan's top-ranked player Kei Nishikori.

I'm looking forward to see Djokovic debut in his new UNIQLO gear in Paris next week.