"Outperform yourself," Maria Sharapova intones in her new Porsche commercial. "That's what I do every single day."

It's an inspiring slogan for the luxury auto maker, and for the WTA tour's No. 2–ranked star. Why, here's Sharapova running along a beach, stretching, and stepping into a Porsche 911 Turbo S:

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"Never give up," Sharapova says to start the clip. She goes on to pontificate, "There is no stronger, faster, or bolder opponent. ... There is only you. As long as you give all your power, all your faith, and all your creativity, you can win every match."

All this self-help speak begs the question: What's the automobile version of Serena Williams?

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