Tennis: Sharapova misses Brisbane

Maria Sharapova is self-confident of being fit in lieu of the Australian kick off despite distress from an ankle injury.STORY HIGHLIGHTSMaria Sharapova has pulled disallowed of Januarys Brisbane International tournamentThree-time foremost winner Sharapova is distress from an ankle injuryThe Russian expects to transpire fit meant for the Australian begin which she won concerning 2008 Three-time foremost winner Maria Sharapova has been put on to withdraw from Januarys Brisbane International event since of an ankle injury.The 24-year-old Russian suffered the injury wearing Septembers Pan placatory commence, and she has disastrous to shake rotten the setback.Sharapova released a statement saying: I was really looking send on to initial my 2012 season by the Brisbane International, which has a fantastic reputation being a splendid and welcoming event.Venus might let pass Australian OpenUnfortunately my ankle is not 100% and I wont be real able to force to it this yearMaria SharapovaUnfortunately my ankle is not 100% and I wont be real able to force to it this day.However, Sharapova still believes she self-control take place fit instead of the Australian wide open, which gets underway participating in Melbourne on January 16.

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