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Sharapova, Blake make fashion a factor on court

Tennis stars' influence and interest in fashion has been steadily growing, leaving the chance for Maria Sharapova and James Blake to do a little moonlighting.

This photo taken Nov. 17, 2008 shows professional tennis player Maria Sharapova attending the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists event at Skylight Studios in New York. Sharapova partnered with Cole Haan on a new accessory line of bags and shoes. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
This photo taken Nov. 17, 2008 shows professional tennis player Maria Sharapova attending the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists event at Skylight Studios in New York. Sharapova partnered with Cole Haan on a new accessory line of bags and shoes. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)Read more
    by SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, AP Fashion Writer
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NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis stars' influence and interest in fashion has been steadily growing, leaving the chance for Maria Sharapova and James Blake to do a little moonlighting.