|
Tuesday, 26 February 2008 |
Tennis star Maria Sharapova pulls out of Dubai Championships
Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has been forced to withdraw from this week's WTA Dubai Championships because she is suffering from a viral illness.
Maria Sharapova, 20, won the Qatar Open title on Sunday and hasn't been beaten this year so this is a real disappointment for her.
Maria Sharapova was expected to play her first game in Dubai on the centre court on Tuesday's evening but now this will not be taking place, and she said: "Unfortunately I have been battling a virus for several days and it's reached a point where I'm unable to compete. I flew to Dubai right after my final in Doha and woke up on Monday feeling really fatigued and stuffed up with a cough."
Maria Sharapova added: "This is really disappointing to me, but I do intend to come back to Dubai next year and hopefully have a great tournament."
Comment on this article
Leave your comments (Show/Hide Form)
Other Visitors Comments
There are no comments currently....
|
|
Last Updated ( Friday, 29 February 2008 )
|
More Sports 
