Sharapova offered 'desperate role'

Tennis star Maria Sharapova has reportedly been offered a role on Desperate Housewives.

Sharapova was overheard at her 18th birthday party saying she had been offered a guest role on the hit series.

The tall blonde Russian last year became the second youngest Wimbledon champion after thrashing Serena Williams.

Eighteen months ago she signed a contract with IMG Models and has appeared in fashion shoots for several leading fashion and celebrity magazines.