Tennis: Sharapova misses Brisbane
Sharapova released a statement saying: I was really looking cheeky to preparatory my 2012 season next to the Brisbane International, which has a fantastic reputation equally a impressive and welcoming event.Venus can fail to take Australian OpenUnfortunately my ankle is not 100% and I wont transpire able to tell somebody to it this yearMaria SharapovaUnfortunately my ankle is not 100% and I wont transpire able to tell somebody to it this time.However, Sharapova still believes she motivation be real fit intended for the Australian straight, which gets underway in the field of Melbourne on January 16.I complete expect to transpire prompt intended for the years primarily impressive slam and I am really looking frontward to competing on patio, added Sharapova, who won the Australian commence happening 2008.Despite Sharapovas absence, the Brisbane event which begins on innovative Years era still has a resilient attempt register with Serena Williams, Samantha Stosur and Kim Clijsters all definite starters.
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