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Maria Sharapova – Brand Ambassador for Porsche
23 April, 2013
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The powerful Russian tennis star, Maria Sharapova, known for her deafening grunt on the court, becomes brand ambassador of the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer Porsche AG for the next three years.
'Maria is the perfect choice,' said Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller. 'Her profile and charisma are an ideal fit for Porsche.'
Porsche join the likes of Nike, Evian, Tag Heuer and Samsung in partnering up with one of the most marketable sportstars in the world, taking Sharapova's revenue for endorsements alone beyond £20million a year, the Daily Mail reports.
As well as her tennis and multitude of other endorsements, the Russian is currently keeping the money rolling in with her Sugarpova sweets, which have sold more than 1.5 million bags in six months.
To celebrate the latest launch, Sharapova, who previously had a deal with Land Rover in 2006, posed with the stunning vehicles in Stuttgart, where it is manufactured.
The event coincides with her arrival for the defence of her Porsche Tennis Grand Prix crown, which takes place in the city this month.

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