While sports scribes were being distracted by their deadlines, the charming Argentine lass would slip into their room, grab a handful of candies and quietly make her escape.

Gisela makes no secret of her weakness for sweets and often asked if she could stop at the media centre for a post-game snack.

When she blew three match points to miss out on the chance of holding up her maiden trophy, the tennis press decided to cheer her up. They arranged for the pony-tailed star to be shepherded to the media centre for some candies. Alas, when she arrived, they were all gone.

Sensing her disappointment, a Channel 9 reporter searched his pockets and pulled out a couple of lollies to sweeten her mood after the defeat to Sybille Bammer.

It's hard to believe the slender Dulko eats so many candies. But judging by her furious on-court chases, it doesn't take a genius to figure out how she burns off the calories.

Driven to success

In the ring, World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight champion Pongsaklek Krating-daeng Gym is king. On the road, however, he is like the new 007 Daniel Craig: cannot drive a car.

Pongsaklek has punched his way to victory after victory, earning him both wealth and fame in and outside the Kingdom. Last year, the Nakhon Ratchasima-born boxer enhanced his reputation further by successfully defending his title for the 15th time in a row to become the first Thai fighter to be inducted into the WBC Hall of Fame while still active in the ring.

Given his status, the tiny champion has no problem in acquiring anything he wants, even cars, if he so desires. So it's something of a surprise to learn this mighty fighter doesn't own a car. When he wants to go somewhere, it's his girlfriend who does the driving.

Pongsaklek says he's not keen on owning a car as on four occasions when he got behind the wheel he faced life-threatening accidents. Those experiences haunt the champion, who fears no one in the ring.