22 August,2014 08:34 AM IST | | Agencies
Glamourous Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, who is the highest paid female athlete in the world, admitted she doesn't spend much time focusing on her appearance when she is playing on court
Maria Sharapova. Pic/Getty Images
New York: Glamourous tennis star Maria Sharapova admitted she doesn't spend much time focusing on her appearance when on court.
Maria Sharapova. Pic/Getty Images
In an interview to US magazine Self, Sharapova, the highest paid female athlete in world for the fifth straight year, spoke about her confidence and changing attitude towards fashion.
The former World No 1 Russian said: "I have a competitive drive. It's ferocious and powerful, and it's about winning.
"When I'm on the court, I'm not thinking about how I look. I do my ponytail in two seconds, and I'm not wearing a stitch of make-up. I'm confident in my skin, and I'm there to play the game."
Sharapova also reflected upon her initial years in international tennis where she was a lot more colourful than what it is now. She said: "I was a teenager. Of course I loved pinks and patterns! Those one-off pieces were great for entertainment value."
