will maria verchenova be...

...the next maria sharapova or the next anna kournikova? the russkis have already taken the world of women's tennis by storm but the difference between the aforementioned two gals is very very significant indeed...

yes both are gorgeous, but for all her looks, anna never did win anything significant and is better known for her looks and endorsement deals rather than her talent/skills...

so, will the new maria be the NEW maria...at least in golf? time will tell...

Russian Maria Verchenova Is Golf’s Next Hottest Swing

Total Pro Sports - The list of hot Russian female stars continues to grow; already including Anna Kournikova , Maria Sharapova, Anna Semenovich, Elena Bovina, and Yelena Dementyeva, you can now add Maria Verchenova to the ever growing list.

This brunette bombshell golfer was born on 03/27/86 in Moscow, Russia, and has since taken the world by storm not only with her good looks but her ability to grip a golf club.

In 2004 she won the Russian Amateur Championship and did the same again in 2006. In 2007 she qualified for the Ladies European Tour (LET), and has since cashed in all but one "regular" tour event she's played so far. Verchenova has also recently qualified to play in the upcoming Women's British Open.

Maria Verchenova is already being tagged as the next Maria Sharapova of tennis. The only difference right now is that along with good looks, Sharapova is an established winner on the WTA. But hopefully Verchenova can follow suit and have a long and successful career.