Tennis: Sharapova misses Brisbane
Sharapova released a statement saying: I was really looking mail to preparatory my 2012 season next to the Brisbane International, which has a fantastic reputation so a excessive and welcoming event.Venus may well long for Australian OpenUnfortunately my ankle is not 100% and I wont be alive able to get on to it this yearMaria SharapovaUnfortunately my ankle is not 100% and I wont be alive able to get on to it this time.However, Sharapova still believes she want transpire fit in lieu of the Australian unwrap, which gets underway hip Melbourne on January 16.I perform expect to be present organize in support of the years opening majestic slam and I am really looking pass on to competing on invite, added Sharapova, who won the Australian undeveloped here 2008.Despite Sharapovas absence, the Brisbane contest which begins on modern Years daylight still has a fanatical access slant with Serena Williams, Samantha Stosur and Kim Clijsters all definite starters.
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