Published 10:59 IST, December 31st 2019
Maria Sharapova returns to action in Brisbane
Former world number one Maria Sharapova will open her 2020 campaign in Brisbane after being awarded a wild card by organisers, the 5-time major winner announced
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Former world number one Maria Sharapova will open her 2020 campaign in Brisbane after being awarded a wild card by organisers, five-time major winner anunced. 32-year-old Russian hasn't played since a first round loss to career-long rival Serena Williams at US Open in August.
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"Hi Brisbane, I have missed you so much and I am so excited to start my season at your tournament and in your city," Sharapova said in a video mess on her Instagram account.
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"I'm looking forward to seeing you all in a couple of days." Sharapova has slipped to 133 in world rankings after a 2019 season plagued by a shoulder injury which limited her to just 15 competitive matches.
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She won Brisbane title in 2015. This year's tournament in Australian city gets underway on Monday.
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10:59 IST, December 31st 2019