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Without Sharapova Tournament in Beijing 30.09.2011

Former â„– 1 in the world Maria Sharapova will miss the strongest tournament in Beijing China Open, which starts tomorrow. The reason is the ankle injury that Russia's received during the week of the race in Tokyo, Japan.

Late last night, Sharapova made a thorough examination of the traumatized his ankle today confirmed that it will not appear on the courts in Beijing.

"I really regret that I can not play in China. It is never pleasant when you get injured. Unfortunately this is part of sport and must accept it. I hope that I will be fully reimbursed for the final tournament of the WTA Istanbul in late October, "said Sharapova.

Otherwise, a leader in the scheme in Beijing is expected date â„– 1 in the world Caroline Wozniacki. Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova will also participate in the race, as in the first round will face Samantha Stosur (Australia).