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As today marks the first day of the final tournament of the 2012 Grand Slam, Sneaker Report takes a moment to appreciate the ladies of tennis. From Serena's aggression on-court to Maria Sharapova's adorable post-win smile, the ladies do it in style for one of the world's premiere events. Tennis has always had its
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Athlete: Li Na
Gear: Short Sleeve Jersey Top and Pleated Knit Skirt
Sponsor: Nike
As the top ranked professional Chinese tennis player, this currently No. 8 player is in for the kill. Na has participated in the US Open since 2000, making it to the Quarterfinals in 2009. With good reason to fight, spot Li in a classic Nike look this week.
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Athlete: Serena Williams
Gear: Nike Dri-Fit Statement Pleated Dress
Sponsor: Nike
After last year's freakout sesh, returning to this tournament is like coming back to class after you threw up in front of everyone. Like that, but fresh off of a gold medal in London and ranked at No. 1 in the world on several separate occasions.
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Athlete: Maria Sharapova
Gear: Back Court Day Dress
Sponsor: Nike
It's Maria in baby pink, what could be nicer? Until you hear her yell, it's all sugar and spice.
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Athlete: Barbora Záhlavová-Strýcová
Gear: Star Power Dress
Sponsor: Wilson Tennis
Known for her McEnroe-like temper on the court, the Czech champ will slam a racket if she has to.
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Athlete: Maria Kirilenko
Gear: Barricade Top and Skort
Sponsor: adidas
Russian Kirilenks is ranked No. 12 but ranks much higher on our list of tennis hotties. She looks great in the adidas Barricade gear, but even better here when she posed for Sports Illustrated.
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Athlete: Maria Sharapova
Gear: Maria Back Court Night Dress
Sponsor: Nike
This Russian cutie, world ranked at No. 3, has had a successful year. Her first French Open title, Olympic silver in London, as well as opening her own line of candy last week in New York. Tune it to watch her work it in signature Nike head-to-toe.
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Athlete: Ana Ivanovic
Gear: adiZero Dress and Tempaia 2.0 Sneaker
Sponsor: adidas
Ana is hot. A pro since 2003, the Serbian goddess has also had a solid video game career as well, appearing in Grand Slam Tennis for Wii, Smash Court Tennis 3, and Virtua Tennis 2009. Watch her take on competition in a flash of neon.
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Athlete: Caroline Wozniacki
Gear: Tennis Performance Dress and Sebellica Trainers
Sponsor: Stella McCartney for adidas
Wozniacki is a beast for holding down the No. 1 spot on the WTA tour for 67 weeks and her bff status with competitor Maria Sharapova, but the face of Stella McCartney rocks the let's-hit-the-club look to top our list of nice looking ladies on the court this week.
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