Maria Sharapova is changing her style for the 2016 Australian Open. Last year the Russian’s tops were dominated by thin racerbacks or spaghetti straps, while this season her first dress of the year features very athletic mesh racerback design, with contrast bonded zipper for easy on and off.
The world number five Sharapova has absolutely departed from her glamorous past and is embracing classic sporty designs. I am welcoming the change, absolutely! It is a refreshment! Still, I miss the super elegant Maria, with Tiffany earrings and sparkly dresses suitable for no other venue than Grand Slam arenas.
The skirt of this new Australian Open dress, officially called the NikeCourt Maria Premier, has inverted pleats, while besides strategically located perforated panels, the item ensures breathability with Dri-FIT fabric which takes sweat away from the skin.
Do you like Maria’s transition to purely sporty cuts?
CHECK OUT WHAT OTHER WTA STARS WILL SPORT AT THE 2016 AUSTRALIAN OPEN:
- Jelena Jankovic, Yaroslava Shvedova: Fila print echoes flying tennis balls
- Victoria Azarenka: Green and white Nike tank + shorts combo
- Eugenie Bouchard: Ombre stripes for visual appeal, Nike Dri-Fit mesh for comfort
- Serena Williams: Nike introduces crop tops, yellow from head to toe
- Venus Williams: EleVen finds inspiration in brushstrokes
- Simona Halep: Adidas‘ red and blue separates, the word “tennis” spelled out in the print
- Caroline Wozniacki: Orange and sand colorblocks in the Adidas Spring Stella McCartney Tour Dress
- Ana Ivanovic, Kristina Mladenovic: Red Adidas printed dress ready for Melbourne
- Monica Puig, Sloane Stephens: Ellesse & Under Armour tennis styles for the Australian Open
As you say, classic sporty. Rather OK, nothing special but at least not ugly, as is the terrible Adizero dress…
Not much of a Masha fan, but I can’t wait to see this on her. Like the orange sherbet color.
Just ok but the color was a bit surprising. Orange would look good on Australian Open hardcourts. Very sporty and classic. Very simple but the cut is ok.
Claire, from Maria’s perspective it is special, as I don’t remember her wearing a similar design recently. It will look really good on her.
Emman Damian, yes, orange is great for the Australian Open. Yellow and blue are my favorite colors for the AO, but orange can make the list as well.
Jim, as I said to Claire, I think it will look refreshing on Maria and I also can’t wait to see it on her. Look, now I added this promo pic where we can see how the dress fits. Stunning, IMO!
I wish she wore more daring outfits like her ballerina 2006 RG dress, or her 2007 US Open night dress with swarovski crystals! This is too sporty for Maria! #slightdissapointment
Ian, you’re like me. I don’t find this dress disappointing at all, but for Maria I definitely prefer super glam.
Maria looks absolutely amazing in the photo!!
I really like this dress! But I do agree with you. I wish she’d wear more like she wore at Wimbledon in 2008, I loved that tuxedo and short combo. Frankly I love everything she wore in 2008, especially her Amelia Island and Charleston outfit.
Will she have a night dress for AO?
Emman Damian, no, for the AO she doesn’t prepare two dresses.
I love it! It’s sporty, but very classy! Exactly like Maria 🙂