Maria Sharapova keeps on struggling with her injuries. The Russian Beauty has just announced her retirement from the Brisbane International citing an injury to her left arm. The world no. 4 was meant to play Makarova in the opener.
Apparently the injury occurred during a training session a couple of days ago. Maria was the defending champion in Brisbane and this retirement will probably make her to lose the 4th seed at the Australian Open.
The Russian commented “I hurt my forearm in practice a couple of days ago and need to precautionarily withdraw with the Australian Open starting in just a matter of time. This is such a special event for me, especially being the defending champion. I look forward to seeing all my fans in Brisbane next year.”
Maria will be replaced by a lucky loser.
Here the history of Maria’s injuries
Maria Sharapova’s withdrawals in last 12 months: Fed Cup semifinal Canada Cincinnati US Open Beijing …and now Brisbane
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) January 5, 2016
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