Sharapova withdraws from Qatar Open with arm injury

ByReuters

Published 10/02/2016 at 13:46 GMT

Former world number one Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from this month's Qatar Open due to a persistent arm injury, the Russian said on Wednesday in a statement from tournament organisers.

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The five-times grand slam champion has been troubled by her left forearm since the start of the year when she pulled out of an Australian Open warm-up tournament in Brisbane.

She was also unable to play for Russia in last week's Fed Cup quarter-final defeat by the Netherlands.

"Unfortunately, I will not be able to play the Qatar Total Open because of my left forearm injury," Sharapova said.

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"I would like to wish the tournament and all the great fans in Doha a great week of tennis. I hope to see them next year."

World number one Serena Williams is the top seed for the tournament which begins on Feb. 21.

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