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AI garment reconstruction: Maria Sharapova, Roland-Garros 2006. Maria Sharapova’s coral-pink fitted halter/scoop bodice, light edging at neckline, very low yellow hip band, pale pink sheer flounced chiffon-like skirt that fans into a tutu shape.

Match kit · AI garment reconstruction.

Maria Sharapova · 2006

A pink cloud on clay

A sheer pink flounce brought a ballet-like silhouette to the red clay.

Athlete
Maria Sharapova
Tournament
Roland-Garros
Date
May–June 2006
Design
Nike
Tournament finish
4RSingles

The original look

Maria Sharapova’s coral-pink fitted halter/scoop bodice, light edging at neckline, very low yellow hip band, pale pink sheer flounced chiffon-like skirt that fans into a tutu shape. Historical on-player photograph.

Bob Martin / Sports Illustrated · Copyrighted editorial photograph; rights remain with the credited owner.

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The story behind the look

At Roland-Garros in 2006, Sharapova wore a coral-pink Nike dress with a low yellow band and a light, sheer skirt. The fitted upper section gave way to a floating flounce that spread out as she moved.

Sports Illustrated’s fashion retrospective captured the skirt in motion. Its airy volume and contrasting low hip line made this one of her more theatrical early competition dresses.