Fashion passion thawing Maria?

The sometimes tense relationship between tennis superstars Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams may be taking a turn for the better over their shared love of fashion.

After winning her opening match at the Indian Wells hardcourt tournament, Sharapova seemed delighted to learn Williams had tweeted she thought the Russian's outfit was "totally cute".

"Really? Are those her exact words, 'totally cute?'" Sharapova said.