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Russia's Sharapova suits up for Wimbledon striptease
AFP, June, 2008
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LONDON (AFP) — Maria Sharapova performed a Wimbledon striptease on Tuesday, but all in good taste and all in the name of fashion.
The Russian pin-up walked onto Court One dressed in a cream tuxedo-style jacket and long trousers before stripping down to play in a white vest and shorts for the first time.
Sharapova, the 2004 champion, is familiar with daring outfits at the championships -- she once played in diamond-encrusted shoes.
"I'm going with the traditional shorts," said Sharapova, who faces France's Stephanie Foretz in her opener.
"I've never worn shorts at a Grand Slam. Call it menswear, obviously. It's kind of like a tuxedo look, very simple lines, classic."
On Monday, five-time mens' champion Roger Federer and double women's title winner Serena Williams went head-to-head in the fashion stakes at the All England Club.
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