Maria Sharapova Opts for Shorts at this Year's Wimbledon Tournament

In lieu of her standard tiny dresses and skirts, tennis ace Maria Sharapova has decided to begin wearing shorts. Other contenders including Ana Ivanovic and Serena have already been spotted in shorts on the practice courts, but there's been no word if they intend to carry that style over on to the matches.

21-year-old Sharapova said, "I'm going with the traditional shorts, believe it or not. I've never worn shorts at a Grand Slam. I'm gonna be debuting that. Call it menswear, obviously. It's kind of like a tuxedo look, very simple lines, classic."

At the 2007 Wimbledon tournament, the Russian star sported a ruffled white dress, which she says was inspired by Swan Lake.

Sharapova, who won Wimbledon in 2004, is the third seed this year. The number one seed goes to Ana Ivanovic, and the third seed goes to Serbian Jelana Jankovic. Serena Williams pulled in with the sixth seed.