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The long,
arduous 2005 tennis season is finally coming to a close. Top
players are currently competing in a home stretch of fall
indoor events in an attempt to qualify for the ATP Tennis
Masters Cup and WTA Tour Championships, where the top eight
men and women in the year’s overall standings are invited to
compete in round-robin format to crown the season ending
champion.
Unbeknownst
to the average tennis fan – heck, unbeknownst to the players
themselves - ATP and WTA athletes have fought all season
long for pole position on another prestigious list. We are
proud to recognize the athletes that butter our bagels and
put the “dream” in dream final. No player wins every match
at love, but these Hot Shots take lust to a whole new level.
Is that a Top 10 list in your pocket or are you just happy
to see me?
It’s
Raining Men … Hallelujah!
 5.
Marat Safin – He’s big. He’s powerful. He’s volatile.
Safin may be unpredictable on the tennis court, but the man
is consistently a stud. He’s cavorted with a bevy of buxom
babes during Grand Slam tournaments, mooned a grateful
Parisian crowd at the French Open, and prompted tennis
legend-cum-commentator John McEnroe to repeatedly proclaim
the Russian to be a near-perfect "specimen" of manhood. The
only things hotter than Safin’s powerful groundstrokes are
his comely looks and sexy Russian accent. Marat is strong
and ready at the baseline yet soft and gentle at the net.
It’s easy to imagine the mercurial talent giving a gleefully
rough toss to more than just his racquets. Safin's
official site.
 4.
Andy Ram – No tennis list would be complete without an
Andy R., but while Roddick continues to search for his lost
mojo, introduce yourself to hunky Israeli doubles specialist
Andy Ram. Standing at a very solid 5’, 11”, Ram is the
winner of two doubles titles this season (with partner
Jonathan Erlich) and takes casual tennis fans by surprise
with his deep dark eyes, beautiful brown skin, and cat-like
quickness. There’s no need to worry about unforced errors
with this stud, if you know what I mean. Plus, with a last
name like Ram, entry to the hottie list is all but
guaranteed. Three words: Bah Ram Ewe. Andy
Ram's bio
  3.
The Bryan Brothers – If you need a doubles duo for your
fantasy league, look no further than twins Bob (left) and
Mike Bryan. The Bryans are one of the best teams in the
world and winners of this year’s U.S. Open, but something of
a conundrum off the court. Fans often exit their matches
wondering aloud, “Who is hotter? Mike or Bob? Bob or
Mike?” But perplexed fans can rejoice, for rumor has it the
twins are so close that they even sleep in the same bed.
There’s honestly no need to choose between them. Double your
pleasure by watching these all-American boys high five and
bump chests all night long! Everyone loves a good sale and,
with this team, you get two hotties for the price of one. Bob
and Mike's official site.
 2.
James Blake – James Blake is the kind of man your mama
wants you to marry. Classically handsome, Harvard educated,
and the most gracious and well-spoken tennis player since
Arthur Ashe. 2005 was a renaissance season for Blake. He
won two titles and stole the spotlight during a quarterfinal
run at the U.S. Open, smiling his affable smile in good
times and setting his steely gaze to overcome rough patches
of play. Blake’s game is now soaring to new heights and it
is heartwarming to see. And for those who want something
other than their hearts warmed, Blake’s backside is the
stuff dreams are made of. Blake's
official site.
 1.
Feliciano Lopez – Left-handed Spaniard Feliciano Lopez
is a net-attacking surprise on court and a Calvin Klein
underwear model-in-waiting off of it. Stylish,
devastatingly aloof, and muy caliente, Lopez rushes
forward on a wiry frame of head-to-toe lean muscle mass that
makes him the Latin lover of choice for the discriminating
tennis fan. And for the non-discriminating tennis fan.
Even people who don’t like tennis. Anyone with a pulse,
really. The man is as hot as hellfire and worth every ounce
of sin.
Lopez's official site.
(Editor's note: I think Gaby is remiss in not placing
Rafael Nadal at the top of the list. Click on
this picture to see why he gets my vote.)
I
Love, I Love, I Love A Calendar Girl …
 5.
Serena Williams – Confidence is sexy and Serena Williams
has it in aces. If confidence were sized, Serena would fill
the Double D-cup. The single most fearsome force in women’s
tennis works the court like a runway, accessorizing her
intimidating shots with original fashion designs such as
skin-tight pleather cat suits; knee high dominatrix boots
with black studded denim skirts; and hot pink spandex tops
that leave little to the imagination. Serena’s attitude
shines as brightly as her bling while she unfailingly leaves
lovelorn men and women in awe of her tennis, dreaming of her
company, and desperate for more. Williams'
official site.
 4.
Kim Clijsters – Who says the girl next store can’t be a
hottie? The nicest woman in tennis has come into her own
this season, softening up her blonde locks to a gorgeous
shade of gold that beautifully compliments her
always-radiant smile. Little did we know that Clijsters
would win two Slams this year – the first being her overdue
major breakthrough at the U.S. Open and the second being her
newfound body. Yes, Clijsters is in the best shape of her
career and the bod is definitely slammin’! Couple all of
that with her trademark mid-rally splits and you’ve got more
than enough heat to make Belgian waffles and have a romantic
breakfast in bed. Clijsters's
official site.
 3.
Daniela Hantuchova – Daniela Hantuchova’s cherub-like
face and free flowing caramel hair accent a tall, lilting
frame. She races from side to side of the tennis court with
sweaty strides of her supple legs, burying shots deep into
the baseline corner. Hantuchova deserves plenty of attention
for her powerful game; however, the tennis world first took
notice of Daniela when she advanced to the Australian Open
women’s doubles final in 2002. Hantuchova and partner
Aranxta Sanchez-Vicario lost on that afternoon, but Daniela
took consolation in overshadowing her opponent and
then-reigning sex queen Anna Kournikova by wearing a “hotter
than the Aussie summer” cocktail dress to the match. A
Hantuchova fan site.
 2.
Ana Ivanovic - The future of women’s tennis is hot,
hot, hot. Up-and-coming Serbian sensation Ivanovic is
destined for the Top 10 of the WTA rankings, but she’s
already burning up the charts atop the hottie list. She’s
barely legal and lovin’ it, flaunting her modelesque good
looks to put away tennis fans’ hearts like an easy overhead
smash. Ivanovic can burn you with a smoldering sideways
glance or an equally intense backhand winner down the line,
but there’s pleasure a‘plenty in the pain of watching her
shots go by. And, fear not, this Ana has already won a
title! Ivanovic's
official site.
 1.
Maria Sharapova – Maria is unmistakably the cover model
for the women’s game. Although she’s wrestling with veterans
Davenport and Clijsters for the top spot in the WTA
rankings, there’s no doubt as to her place atop the tennis
hottie heap. This leggy blonde Russian bombshell is a
fighting machine, ripping through opponents in matches that
are as short as the fashionable and flirtatious tennis
skirts she favors. Sharapova is an inescapable tennis siren
that entices all comers with blitzing groundstrokes and
white-hot beauty. Her pearly skin, pouting red lips,
piercing blue eyes, and sizzling blonde mane lure lusty
hearts to their doom, leaving no question that Maria
Sharapova truly does make every shot a power shot.
A
Sharapova site.
Wyman Meers is a writer living
in New York. He is
Gaga4Gaby on the Outsports Discussion Board.
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Pick Your Own Hotties.
Nov. 18, 2005 |
