Last year, Maria Sharapova won the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart,Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, which meant she received the keys to a 911 Carrera S Cabriolet and a lot of prize money.
But Stuttgart liked her so much they decided they needed more and named Sharapova the Porsche Brand Ambassador.
"This is a really special day for me. I have had the privilege to be associated with some of the best brands in the world, but now to be partners with Porsche, is such an amazing honor,” Sharapova said during a presentation in Stuttgart.
While there is no visible connection between Sharapova and sportscars, she has has been named the hottest athlete on numerous occasions and should bring some attention to the German brand.
Jaguar has Lana Del Rey, Nissan has Usain Bolt and now Porsche has Sharapova. Go figure!
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