19 years old Maria Sharapova, now the world’s new No.1 tennis player, who has been named by People magazine as one of the world’s ‘Most Beautiful Celebrities’, and prominent model, was photographed wearing Karen Walker.

Russian tennis star and model Maria Sharapova, who will displace Henin-Hardenne officially as No. 1 on Monday, couldn’t find a way to prevent Serena Williams from winning her eighth slam title at Australian Open.

However, the Russian beauty celebrates other kind of victory – enjoying the highest celebrity status and neverending admiration of the fashion world. Maria Sharapova is featured in the recent issue of Teen Vogue (Autumn 2006/winter 2007 range will be in-store in February). On the photograph, Maria is wearing Karen Walker’s bright neon pink parka and, to complement it, Walker’s bright green mini skirt.

The Russian born tennis and fashion star, runwayreporter.com saya in short notes, must have her fashion radar firmly switched on – over-the-top bright’s are set to be the hue of choice this year as New Rave culture hits the mainstream.

American Serena Williams crushed Maria Sharapova 6-1,6-2 to put two frustrating years behind her. Williams' last major win was in Australia in 2005. But in fashion and modeling, the area in which the Williams have not been much interested, they are are staying behind...