Sharapova pulls out of Russia Fed Cup clash with Germany
Maria Sharapova has pulled out of Russia's Fed Cup semifinal against Germany this weekend.
MOSCOW (AP) - Maria Sharapova has pulled out of Russia s Fed Cup semifinal against Germany this weekend, citing a leg injury.
In comments released by the Russian Tennis Federation, second-ranked Sharapova said she "couldn t wait" to compete at the match in Sochi, the Russian city where she spent part of her childhood, but added that "the leg injury didn t allow me to prepare for the match to the full extent."
Russia s Fed Cup captain Anastasia Myskina said Sharapova had picked up the injury during last month s Miami Open, where she slipped to a surprise second-round loss to fellow Russian Daria Gavrilova.
A win for Russia against Germany in the semifinal will set up a final against either the Czech Republic or France.
