SHARAPOVA READY TO PAINT NYC AND HER OUTFITS RED: Maria Sharapova is ready to paint the town red, and her new outfits for the U.S. Open prove it:

RIGHTFIELDERS checks out the nice view of the New York City skyline - as interpreted on Sharapova’s latest tennis dresses.New clothing for the tennis titaness was unveiled Wednesday in the Big Apple, featuring fashions created by Nike senior designer Colleen Sandieson. Similar to last year’s tournament, the defending champ will wear one outfit for the day matches, and a different get-up for any night action.

While the daytime duds will be a harmonious black & white affair, her evening attire will be a red dress fitted with over 600 crystals - 3 of those serving as back buttons. And the patterns are said to be an homage to the NYC skyline.Coincidentally, the US Open begins during New York Fashion Week, so the Russian Red Star hopes to attend at least one show - possibly planning for post-tennis employment.