A world removed from the Western hemisphere, Shanghai is abuzz this week as the world’s top tennis pros battle to be the year-end champion at the Qi Zhong Stadium.
The year-end No. 1 rankings, however, have already been sealed by Roger Federer and the Bryan brothers.
And the best singles player and doubles team also earned another honor this week, making People magazine’s infamous “Sexiest” issue.
The 24-year-old Federer makes his debut in the issue’s “Sexy Surroundings” feature, showcasing his sophisticated good looks as well as his hometown of Basel, Switzerland.
Meanwhile, the 28-year-old Bryans, who have scored plenty of titles together, also get shared billing as “Sexiest Twins”.
Previous tennis hotties to have made the magazine’s coveted list include Patrick Rafter, Mark Philippoussis, and Lleyton Hewitt as the mag’s “Sexiest Aussies” as well as Andy Roddick, who scored big off the court as well as on in 2003, landing the title of “Sexiest Athlete” for that year.
James Blake, Maria Sharapova, Anna Kournikova, and David Nalbandian have also graced the pages of People in the “50 Most Beautiful People in the World” issue.
The much-anticipated annual issue hits newsstands this week.