Tennis Superstar – Maria Sharapova Confirmed For 2011 ASB CLASSIC
“Having Maria come to the ASB Classic is a major boost to the tournament and to the sport. Her popularity is huge and she will be one of the leading players at the ASB Classic in 2011,” says ASB Classic tournament director, Richard Palmer.
Sharapova has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, ESPN The Magazine, Forbes (listed as one of the richest female athletes in the world); also featured in People Magazine’s «50 Most Beautiful People», Vogue Italia, USA Today, «21 Athletes to Watch Out For in the 21st Century», among others.
“As the major sponsor of the ASB Classic we are delighted to welcome a player of the calibre of Maria Sharapova to January’s tournament,” says ASB’s CEO, Charles Pink.
“Sharapova is one of the biggest names in world sport and her agreement to play at the ASB Classic in the new year will be a great drawcard for this world class tennis event held here in New Zealand. Sharapova will be playing alongside a great field of established tennis stars and next generation players, in what is sure to be an enthralling ASB Classic.”
მარია შარაპოვა!, Maria Sharapova - Tennis Princess
