Maria Sharapova reads bookofjoe

What other possible explanation could there be for the hat tip of a dress (above and below) she's sporting currently in the French Open?

It's been six weeks since I featured what's clearly the inspiration for her new outfit, the $6.99 Bug Stopper Top (below).

Bet even Flautist thought that was hot.

But I digress.

I must add, however, that the pedal pushers don't do a whole lot for the overall look.

The Nike designers must've been burning the midnight oil out back in their skunk works getting Ms. Sharapova's tulle iteration ready for its debut.

Clearly it's working — she dismantled America's Jill Craybas in straight sets (6-2, 6-1) earlier this afternoon to move into the third round.