Tennis ace Maria Sharapova’s four-year contract with Sony Ericsson as their first global brand ambassador manifested itself yesterday with the launch of the “The Maria Sharapova Design Collection”.

“Working on this collection was an opportunity that I could not turn down,” said Sharapova, who recently turned 21 . “Sony Ericsson helped me create a collection of mobile phone accessories that I know people will use. And I wanted to add my touch to each item. People want style, fashion and glamour, and with this collection I know that they’ll have it.”

“I am looking forward to using the collection with my Sony Ericsson T303 which is equally as stylish and great to listen to music on when I exercise and when I like to relax after a match,” the current World No. 3 added.

The sports themed collection includes a tennis Courtside Case, a compact Exercise Case for trips to the gym, the Party Bag for her evening out in town, and the Travel Wallet.

The Maria Sharapova Design Collection will be available in the market in the third quarter of the year.

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