While Ivanovic's dress is highlighted by a see-through wave that makes her bra visible, Stella featured a large gaping on the bottom part of the back. Groundbreaking fashion moves on Adidas' part this summer! When you can't experiment with color, you have to make sure to stand out with the design. Now we can say that Nike's Wimbledon 2013 looks are very classic, while EleVen by Venus Williams found the perfect balance with the geometrical pattern on the racer back (too bad that Venus today withdrew from the tournament due to a back injury!).

Besides the short-sleeve shirts, the collection features a tank, available in white and teal, as well as a polo.

All the tops can be combined with a classic white skirt with pleats on the side. (source: The Slice)

And, after an uncomfortable flight to London…

the defending Wimbledon champion quickly glammed up and made an appearance at a Burberry fashion show, the launch of their Spring/Summer menswear collection, Tuesday at Kensington Gardens in London.

Serena often picks Burberry for her Wimbledon pre-party and Champion’s Ball dresses.

Taking the time off between Roland Garros and Wimbledon, Maria Sharapova socialized with exclusive crowd together with her boyfriend Grigor Dimitrov at an event in the Ottoumo Luxury Menswear store on Monday in London. Posing with her beau and the brand's curator Tony Giallonardo, Sharapova contrasted a classic long-sleeve dress with yellow pumps.

These days Sharapova also attended Rihanna's concert at Twickenham Stadium in London and readily shared the photo proof on Twitter, thanking Rihanna for a lovely evening. When you're a big name such as Sharapova, you get a personal thank-you note from the music star:

ANYTIME! This means so much, thank you!

In the meantime, Sharapova is also working on her adjustment to grass, practicing on the Wimbledon grounds, while her Nike Women's London Premier Maria Flounce Dress is awaiting its debut. (via The Slice, Beyond the Baseline, Sharapova's Facebook page)

Last year the Pole lost in the first round of Eastbourne to Tsvetana Pironkova, while today her conqueror was Jamie Hampton, the American qualifier who crowed the claycourt season with a fourth-round finish at Roland Garros. Radwanska lost 7-6(2) 6-2 and it is the ninth time in the past 15 years the top seed said goodbye in their opening match at the tournament.

Radwanska was the Eastbourne champion in 2008, beating Nadia Petrova in the final. (photo: Ralf Reinecke)

Strawberries and cream are being prepared, jugs of Pimm's are being stockpiled, and umbrellas are about to be unfurled. It is that time of year again, and the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club is about to play host to the Wimbledon Tennis Championship. As the only Grand Slam tennis event still to be held on grass, Wimbledon retains a traditional feel which makes it the most prestigious event in the sport. Following the modernization which has taken place over the last few years, the Championships blend history and modern efficiency flawlessly, making the event a major draw for visitors from across the world.

The Championships have been held every year since 1877, with the exception of World War I and World War II, and almost all of the greatest tennis players in the history of the game have played at there at one time or another. There have been few greater than Serena Williams, however, who is the favorite for this tournament as in so many before. This is hardly surprising, given both her outstanding form and her history of lifting the trophy five times previously. The sixteen time Grand Slam winner is fresh from victory at the French Open, and few women currently look capable of beating her, even on their best days.

It is always unwise to write off a former champion, however, and Maria Sharapova seems determined to add to her own collection of silverware. Few can forget the emphatic way in which she announced her entry into world-class tennis by defeating Serena at Wimbledon in 2004, and she has gone on to win the French, Australian and US Opens since that time. Indeed, she reached the final of the French Open again this year, and on her day is an extraordinarily dangerous player. At number three in the world, she looks a certainty to reach the latter stages of the competition. Unfortunately for her, however, she has now racked up an astounding 13 consecutive losses against Williams.

Someone with less psychological baggage when playing against Serena is Victoria Azarenka, who also happens to be the world number two. Winner of the Australian Open in both 2012 and 2013, her best achievements at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships so far have been semifinal places in both 2011 and 2012. It seems likely that she will be eager to go one better, and to challenge Williams in the final this year.

With all of that action, it is no wonder that the crowds are flocking to the tennis in South West London. Fortunately, the Championships are situated close to a number of excellent public transport links, with the underground station at Southfields probably the best bet for those who are willing to walk for 15 to 20 minutes to reach the venue. Once there, you might want to have packed a picnic rather than relying on the sometimes expensive and oversubscribed food providers, and you certainly shouldn't forget your umbrella. Whilst Centre Court now boasts a retractable roof, spectators on the minor courts aren't so lucky!

As is to be expected from an event which takes place in a major urban centre, there are plenty of excellent hotels to choose from, all of which are never far from a train or underground transport link. Tourists often enjoy some of the boutique, independent hotels near to the venue, although others will opt for the reliable service and excellent standards of hotel chains such as Holiday Inn or Crowne Plaza. You can find a number of hotels located close to the tournament, including:

• Holiday Inn Kensington Forum – (approx. 19 minutes by car)
• Holiday Inn Sutton – (approx. 20 minutes by car)
• Holiday Inn Mayfair – (approx. 23 minutes by car)
• Holiday Inn Bloomsbury – (approx. 30 minutes by car)
• Holiday Inn Regents Park – (approx. 32 minutes by car)
• Holiday Inn Commercial Road – (approx. 33 minutes by car)
• Holiday Inn Brent Cross – (approx. 36 minutes by car)
• Crowne Plaza Kensington – (approx. 19 minutes by car)
• Crowne Plaza the City – (approx. 27 minutes by car)

Whether watching in person or from home, however, this year's competition is bound to be superb! (photos: Tennis Buzz)

Adidas has revealed their new design for Ana Ivanovic's Wimbledon 2013 and it's quite daring, with a see-through curve highlighting the front part of the dress. The detail will definitely make the dress stand out from the crowd, but it is not over-the-top or tasteless – Adidas achieved a good balance, in my opinion.

Compare Ivanovic's Wimbledon dresses from past years:

• 2008: A scoop-neck tank dress with petal skirt
• 2009: A V-neck dress with layered skirt
• 2010: Square neck and clean lines for this Adidas Adilibria piece
• 2011: Adidas Women's Fall Adizero Feather dress
• 2012: Adidas Women's Lawn Adizero dress

As for the fashion of other Grand Slam champions and the upcoming Wimbledon, we know that Venus Williams will work this wonderful EleVen dress and here you can see Maria Sharapova's and Serena Williams' Nike whites. (via The Slice)

In the first round Hantuchova defeated Casey Dellacqua, then seventh seed Laura Robson and twelfth seed Kristina Mladenovic, before surviving two tough matches against seed No.16 Francesca Schiavone and Alison Riske, which together lasted five and a half hours, but no British rain, injury scare or threatening deficit could beat Hantuchova's desire to return to the top and the Slovak set up a premier meeting with the young Croat, who enjoyed a terrific week, and got past her 7-6(5) 6-4. (photo: Ralf Reinecke)

The seventh-seeded Halep won her first three matches in straight sets, against Grace Min, Estrella Cabeza Candela and Galina Voskoboeva, but in the semifinals against fifth seed Lucie Safarova she lost the second set at love before cruising through the decider. In the title match, the 58th-ranked Halep fought off two break points in the last game before beating the resurgent Petkovic 6-3 6-3. Petkovic eliminated top seed Jelena Jankovic in the semis and enjoyed her best WTA tournament in over 20 months, after a series of injuries. (photo: Ralf Reinecke)

"We are happy to be associated with a partner whose clothing has been inspired by such a great champion," said Tournament Director Alastair Garland.

Tonic Lifestyle Apparel has been designing and manufacturing clothes since 2004, while their cooperation with Hingis started when she discovered their brand in England three years ago and, impressed with the material of their items, she approached them to create a tennis collection together.

Venus Williams shared with us her new EleVen design – a white dress for Wimbledon 2013. Personally, I find it the best EleVen and Wimbledon 2013 design so far. The shape of the skirt is perfect, it follows the body shape but is not too sporty, straight or tight, while the top is beautifully highlighted by the back with mesh inserts and stylish piping which adds visual interest to the dress and makes it memorable.

You can buy the dress at Tennis Warehouse, price: $88. It's officially called EleVen Women's Perfect Mesh Dress.

Reminder: Here's what Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams will be wearing at the grasscourt Grand Slam. (photo via Venus Williams' Facebook)