Missing centre court? Maria Sharapova wears sporty mini-dress and trainers in New York after being banned from tennis for two years

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She is missing out on the US Open after being issued a two-year ban from tennis for drug use.

And Maria Sharapova seemed to be craving centre court as she stepped out in a Wimbledon-worthy ensemble on Saturday.

The sportswoman, 29, looked tennis ready as she slipped into a stripy blue and white mini-dress with a flared skirt.

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Former champ: Maria Sharapova seemed to be craving centre court as she stepped out in a Wimbledon-worthy ensemble on Saturday

She added an extra sporty edge with a box fresh pair of white trainers.

The blonde beauty has been taking time away from her career woes by attending New York Fashion Week events - despite the Big Apple currently hosting the US Open.

On Friday, Maria showed off her enviable athletic physique in boyfriend jeans as she shopped with a friend, before changing into a sexy sequin dress that evening for the star-studded Harper's Bazaar bash at the Plaza Hotel.

Keeping comfy on her day off, the Russian pro looked effortlessly stylish in dressed-down boyfriend jeans and a white blouse.

The low-rise denim were loose-fitting and flared out at the ankle, elongating her already endless pins and proving she was still in great shape despite her ban from the sport.

Paired with a simple white T-shirt adorned with a lace panel on the front, the star looked casual but chic as she indulged in a little retail therapy. 

Sporty chic: The sportswoman, 29, looked tennis ready as she slipped into a stripy blue and white mini-dress with a flared skirt with bright white trainers

Fault-less: The blonde beauty has been taking time away from her career woes by attending New York Fashion Week events - despite the Big Apple currently hosting the US Open

Glam slam champion: Later in the day she upped the glitz in a funky sequin frock for the star-studded Harper's Bazaar bash

Off-duty: Keeping comfy on her day off, the Russian pro looked effortlessly stylish in dressed-down boyfriend jeans and a white blouse

Leggy: The low-rise denim were loose-fitting and flared out at the ankle, elongating her already endless pins and proving she was still in great shape despite her ban from the sport

Not one to miss an opportunity to glam up however, Maria turned on the glitz later that evening as she transformed herself for the Harper's Bazaar Celebrations of Icons party.

The tennis player proved she could rock both casual and elegant looks as she arrived at the Plaza Hotel bash in a funky sequinned mini dress.

The black shift number was completely covered in oversized blue, orange and monochrome sequins, showcasing the blonde's more playful, fashionable side.

Casual to chic: The tennis player proved she could rock both casual and elegant looks as she arrived at the Plaza Hotel bash later that night in a funky sequinned mini dress

Remaining demure at the top with a simple round neck, the mini dress fell to above her knee to once again flaunt her enviably tanned and toned legs. 

Slicking her hair back and pairing the dress with simple black heeled sandals, the star looked classically glamorous as she hit the carpet.

She kept her accessories minimal to focus on the show-stopping frock with a pair of chunky pearl hoop earrings and a tiny white clutch. 

Playful: The black shift number was completely covered in oversized blue, orange and monochrome sequins, showcasing the blonde's more fun fashionable side

Despite rising to fame in the sporting world, the gorgeous athlete looked at ease as she smiled and posed on the carpet alongside fashion's elite.  

It's been a difficult year for the former World No. 1 tennis player, who has had to sit out the season as a result of her ongoing two-year ban. 

The five-time grand slam winner was suspended following a positive test for the banned drug meldonium during January's Australian Open. 

Simplicity is key: She kept her accessories minimal to focus on the show-stopping frock with a pair of chunky pearl hoop earrings

She argued that she had been using the Latvian-made heart disease drug under medical advice for a decade and had not realised it had been added to the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) banned list in January this year. 

In July, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said a ruling on her case would be held on September 19. 

In March Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer pulled out of negotiations to renew its lucrative deal with the Russian star, who previously fronted its campaigns, but Nike - with whom she holds her largest deal - remains behind her.  

On good form: Remaining demure with a simple round neck, the mini dress fell to above her knee to flaunt her enviably tanned and toned legs

Yet, the drama hasn't slowed Maria down and she continues to helm Sugarpova, her wildly popular premium sweets line. 

According to its website, the brand aims to 'reflect the fun, fashionable, sweet side' of the international tennis sensation.

However Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) president Shamil Tarpishchev recently said he thinks that Maria may be able to play again as early as January.

'Everything will be decided in September. It is impossible to say for certain but I think she will start playing again by January,' he said last month.

Comfortable: Despite rising to fame in the sporting world, the gorgeous athlete looked at ease as she smiled and posed on the carpet as she suffers a two-year ban from tennis