Heels on the court: Maria Sharapova picks up a tennis racket in a plunging frock and stilettos

She's been training in Melbourne this week to prepare for an upcoming game, but tennis champ Maria Sharapova still had time to slip into a dress and heels for a glamorous event.
Sharapova attended the Porsche Women In Drive event in Melbourne yesterday in a monochrome summer frock and black point-toe heels.
To make her feel more at home, the event did have a miniature tennis court for the athlete to play around on.

An Ace outfit: Maria Sharapova picked up her tennis racket and ball on a miniature court for the Porsche Women In Drive event in Melbourne

The 26-year-old Russian native arrived in Melbourne after losing the Brisbane International final to Serena Williams.

Maria had not played since August before the Brisbane game, due to a shoulder injury.
But she's preparing to get back into the hot seat in the 2014 Australian Open, which kicks off on Monday.
Also at the Porsche event was Australian TV presenter Sonia Kruger, who looked elegant in a below-the-knee black dress.

Ball skills: Maria practiced her swing in a plunging monochrome frock and black heels

Her sponsor: Maria was at the Porsche event because the car company is one of her biggest sponsors

Despite her shoulder injury set back, Maria was named on Forbes Magazines list of business-savvy sports figures for 2013.
She was named the biggest-earning female athlete in the world with a $29 million income from mid-2013 to mid-2013.
Porsche is one of her sponsors that is responsible for her bank balance, as is her other big sponser, Nike.
She also launched a confectionery range in 2013, named Sugarpova sweets, which raked in $6 million for the star.
Sharapova is currently ranked World No. 3 by the Women's Tennis Association.

Worldwide champ: Maria Sharapova is currently ranked as the World No. 3 by the Women's Tennis Association

Famous friends: Maria posed alongside Australian TV presenter Sonia Kruger (left) at the event in Melbourne

Miniature court: Maria had so hold back from using her full strength as she played on the little court inside the event