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)

Daniela Hantuchova attends ESPN Body Issue party

Daniela Hantuchova arrived at the ESPN Magazine's Body Issue 2012 bash fully clothed. The event was held at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles. 

Yesterday, we reported that the lovely Hantuchova is the latest tennis player who has been chosen for the ESPN magazine’s signature Bodies We Want issue.

(Images via cozycot)

Rafael Nadal snorkels in Sardinia

A continuation to his shirtless vacation at Sardinia, Italy, Rafael Nadal was spotted snorkeling with some friends yesterday.

Nadal showed off his toned body in a pair of bright red swim shorts as he grabbed a mask and a pair of flippers before venturing into the water.

The famous butt

(Images via dailymail.co.uk)

Daniela Hantuchova in ESPN Body Issue 2012

Daniela Hantuchova is this year's tennis star to make the annual Body Issue on the ESPN magazine.

The Slovak previously posed in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2009.

Other tennis stars who have been featured in the Body Issue are Wimbledon champion Serena Williams (2009) and Vera Zvonareva (2011). For online tennis betting odds for women's tennis, do visit some of the popular sports betting sites.

Click here for the full list of athletes who pose in the buff for ESPN magazine’s signature Bodies We Want photo portfolio.

(Images via tennisforum.com)