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Maria Sharapova showed up and brought the house down--what else is new?--at the 2014 ESPY awards. Not only did the five-time Grand Slam champion take home the award for best female tennis player, she also looked absolutely stunning and took part in one of the show’s funniest skits when she took the stage to present an award.

Video: Federer Plays Tennis on a Glacier with Lindsey Vonn

Watch as Sharapova towers over and pokes a little fun at the greatest boxer in the world, Floyd Mayweather. Cute little segment, which got irresistibly cuter when the Russian gets behind Mayweather, rests her arms on the back of his neck and cracks a coy little smile.

Credit to Mayweather for having fun with the skit, and credit to Sharapova for executing the spot to perfection. Maria Sharapova is well-known for her intensity on the tennis court, but she is clearly putting in the time when it comes to her other endeavors as well. She doesn’t rely on good looks alone, Sharapova has become excellent at working the camera, knowing her lines, and—just like in tennis—staying cool under pressure. Can you say acting career after tennis?

You can view the full introduction here

Rafael Nadal won the award for best male tennis player.

Sloane Stephens was also in attendance:


As was the incredibly dapper-looking Grigor Dimitrov:

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