Sharapova pulls out of Australian Open

Defending champion Maria Sharapova has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming Australian Open due to injury.

Sharapova pulls out of Australian Open
Sun, 11 Jan, 2009 - 10:15

Defending champion Maria Sharapova has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming Australian Open due to injury.

“I am very sorry to announce that I am not going to be able to defend my title at this year’s Australian Open,” Sharapova explained.

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