Maria Sharapova: Weekend Turkey!

Maria Sharapova goes mellow yellow during previews for the WTA Championships 2011 on Sunday (October 23) in Istanbul, Turkey.

At the draw ceremony, the 24-year-old Russian tennis champ paired a Max Mara dress with Giuseppe Zanotti footwear.

“I’m thrilled to be in Turkey, it’s one of my favorite places to visit,” Maria tells JustJared.com. “I’ve been here for a few days enjoying the culture, food, and visiting friends between practice and tournament preparation. Been Fantastic!”

Maria also posted the below picture on her Facebook and said, “The Turkish Chai cups are some of my favorite souvenirs from here…”