World’s Hottest Athlete: Anna Kournikova vs. Maria Kirilenko

#3. Anna Kournikova vs. #6. Maria Kirilenko

#3. Anna Kournikova

Often joked about as a model who plays tennis, there is no denying her headturning ability when she’s in the room. And for the record, she may have never won an individual Grand Slam she’s won the doubles title in Australia twice. Playing abilities aside, only a blind idiot would not want her as a partner in anything. She’s been laughing all the way to the bank with her numerous modelling and endorsement contracts.

#6. Maria Kirilenko

A young rising star from Russia, Maria Kirilenko has the potential to dominate on the court like her friend Maria Sharapova, or dominate off the court like Anna Kournikova. She’s already sponsored by Adidas, and can lead the latest round of the Russian tennis invasion with her baby face. Expect see Maria either in the winners’ circle of a Grand Slam very soon, well photographed in a few ads and catalogues, or on your arm on a few dates. Well, maybe just expect the frist two.

Remember … your vote counts and you play a major role as the winner is decided by votes:

- 1 point by you the fans (based on your voting – a poll will be included in each match-up)
- 1 point by the InGameNow Blog Staff
- 1 point by our Celebrity Judge, Jimmy Trania of Sports Illustrated’s great Hot Clicks… And here is Jimmy’s take!

Kournikova over Kirilenko: Anna will be a TOUGH out.

Bracket 2: Tennis Vixens

- #1 Ana Ivanovic vs. #8 Alyona Bondarenko
- #2 Maria Sharapova vs. #7 Elena Dementieva
- #3 Anna Kournikova vs. #6 Maria Kirilenko
- #4 Serena Williams vs. #5 Venus Williams

Bracket 1: Girls With Balls (soccer, billiards, softball, golf, basketball, handball, volleyball)

- #1 Heather Mitts vs. #8 Tapai Szabina (exclusive interview and pics!)
- #2 Jennfifer Barretta vs. #7 Candice Parker (exclusive interview!)
- #3 Jennie Finch vs. #6 Kim Glass
- #4 Natalie Gulbis vs. #5 Amy Taylor

Remember to check back daily – new brackets are unveiled each day:
- Girls with Balls (Tuesday, October 20)
- Tennis Vixens (Wednesday, October 21)
- Girls on Tracks (Thursday, October 22)
- Wild(card) Girls (Friday, October 23)
- Girls Who Can Kick Your Ass (Monday, October 26)
- Girls Who Are Fast (Tuesday, October 27)
- Girls Who Get Wet (Wednesday, October 28)
- W7 Girls (Thursday, October 29)