World’s Hottest Athlete: Maria Sharapova vs. Elena Dementieva

#2. Maria Sharapova vs. #7. Elena Dementieva

#2. Maria Sharapova

This Russian stunner comes with American upbringing, so you get the best of both worlds: the girl next door with an international flair. No matter which accent you prefer, you can’t help but pay attention to the Siberian Siren when she’s exerting herself on the court. And exert she does–Sharapova was the youngest player to win a title on the WTA Tour when she came on the scene 5 years ago, and since then has won 3 Grand Slams including Australia earlier this year.

#7. Elena Dementieva

Another Russian hottie who has a bit of resemblance to Sheryl Crow, but probably without the girly music. Elena has yet to win a Grand Slam but she did just win Olympic gold in Beijing. You hockey players out there have a chance–she is currently dating Maxim Afinogenov of the Buffalo Sabres. Exactly…we’ve never heard of him either.

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!

Dementieva over Sharapova: Sharpova, Gulbis, Patrick — all overrated.

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)