Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova has signed a multi-year deal with Colgate-Palmolive reportedly worth at least $2 million annually. According to the contract Maria will endorse the company’s deodorant, antiperspirant and body spray brands, including Lady Speed Stick in the US and Soft&Gentle and Palmolive in Europe.

The 18-year-old tennis star, who won the prestigious Wimbledon title last July, is currently the number two female tennis player in the world: in 2005 she lost 3 matches of 25 and won two WTA Tours.

She embodies everything that these brands stand for: power, protection, reliability and confidence. Maria is one of the most internationally recognized, popular and admired players in the game of tennis.  We believe that on a global basis, she is uniquely suited to help us build our brands,” said Mary-Ann Somers, Worldwide Director, Under Arm Products, Colgate-Palmolive, according to WTATour.com.

Russian-born Maria, who moved to the US when she was 7, started her sport career at the age of 14. “I’m very excited to be part of the Colgate-Palmolive family,” she said. “These products are such a part of both my personal and professional life – there’s such a natural connection for me.  I’m looking forward to working with them for years to come.”

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Household Surface Care, Fabric Care and Pet Nutrition.