Tennis: Maria Sharapova
Russian-born Maria Yuryevna Sharapova is one of the tallest females to ever join the sport. She has made a name for herself not because of her towering stature (and stunning great looks), but as a formidable player as a regular on the World Tennis Association tours.
Aside from tennis, the 6’2” athlete also figured as a model, appearing on the cover of the likes of Sports Illustrated several times.