Tennis: Sharapova misses Brisbane
Maria Sharapova is in no doubt of being fit meant for the Australian kick off despite distress from an ankle injury.STORY HIGHLIGHTSMaria Sharapova has pulled made known of Januarys Brisbane International tournamentThree-time most important winner Sharapova is distress from an ankle injuryThe Russian expects to remain fit on behalf of the Australian kick off which she won participating in 2008 Three-time most important winner Maria Sharapova has been compulsory to withdraw from Januarys Brisbane International event as of an ankle injury.The 24-year-old Russian suffered the injury arrived Septembers Pan tranquil straight, and she has disastrous to shake inedible the crisis.Sharapova released a statement saying: I was really looking pass on to early my 2012 season by the side of the Brisbane International, which has a fantastic reputation when a remarkable and welcoming event.Venus may possibly forget Australian OpenUnfortunately my ankle is not 100% and I wont remain able to form it this yearMaria SharapovaUnfortunately my ankle is not 100% and I wont remain able to form it this day.However, Sharapova still believes she motivation transpire fit in lieu of the Australian unbolt, which gets underway arrived Melbourne on January 16.