Beijing: The Chinese media has included Sania Mirza among the world’s all-time ‘top 10 tennis beauties’ along with Russian star Maria Sharapova and former player Gabriela Sabatini.

Sania figures in 10th spot, behind Belgian and world No. 1 Justine Henin-Hardenne, in the list by the official Xinhua news agency.

The Indian star was shown wearing a traditional Indian dress as well as donning skimpy tennis attire, a picture apparently shot during a Grand Slam championship.

Sania may be a big hit with her looks and the fashion statement she makes, but her game needs a great deal of improvement.

She ended the year at world No. 66 after starting it in the thirties. None will be more aware of it than Sania herself.

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THE TOP TEN

1. Gabriela Sabatini

2. Chris Evert

3. Steffi Graf

4. Anna Kournikova

5. Martina Hingis

6. Daniela Hantuchova

7. Mary Pierce

8. Maria Sharapova

9. Justine Henin-Hardenne

10. Sania Mirza