Maria Sharapova No. 1

One of Maria Sharapova's photos for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, of course.

With the retirement of Justine Henin, Sharapova moves up to No. 1 in the world rankings.

Justine Henin

And another great champion retires. Justine's Web site strikes the appropriate tone:

20 years of passion, ten years on tour, ten years of victories, ten years of emotions and even a few defeats. Thousands upon thousands of supporters, hundreds upon hundreds of chills, and countless tears of joy...

Justine world #1, the great champion, is retiring today as Champion - forever at the top of her art. Your fire, your power, this total commitement to your desire, your breathtaking tennis, and all in the name of your supporters.

Thank you Justine, and may the spirited wind of Champion carry you in all of your new adventures!

Dinara Safina

Back to back wins over Justine Henin and Venus Williams. Nice work, madame Dinara Safina ...

Flavia Pennetta

Anna Chakvetadze

Nicole Vaidisova

Anna Kournikova

Ah, the good ol' days ...

The Future Mrs. Andy Roddick

Brooklyn Decker is a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, and - it was announced recently - the future wife of Andy Roddick. Roddick's Web site made the announcement:

We are thrilled to announce that Andy and Brooklyn Decker are engaged to be married. Andy proposed in early March. The couple wanted to tell their family and close friends first but good news travels fast. By the time Andy arrived in Miami for the Sony Ericsson Open, the tournament was bustling with the news.

The couple met in New York City last year and have been dating since. With their hectic travel schedules, Andy and Brooklyn plan to enjoy their engagement and will wait to set a wedding date.

Congratulations to the Happy Couple!

Barbara Schett

A three-time singles champion during her WTA career, the Austrian beauty Barbara Schett has had more time for modeling since retiring in 2005. Good for us!

Kim Clijsters

Recently retired, and I miss her already ...