Maria Sharapova, the talented Russian tennis player, has signed an exclusive 4 year contract with Sony Ericsson to become the global brand ambassador for its products. According to the press release, she will also be working with Sony Ericsson’s design team on a range of products and accessories.

Maria Sharapova added, “It is really exciting to be working with a cool brand like Sony Ericsson which has such a strong reputation in the entertainment industry”. “Even though most people know me as a tennis player, I have so many passions beyond the sport like fashion, music, film and design; which Sony Ericsson and I are going to be exploring together through our partnership.”

Via Engadget