Updated On: 17 March, 2018 11:59 AM IST | Miami | AFP
Sharapova's withdrawal comes after a disappointing early exit at Indian Wells in California this week, where she lost her opening match against rising Japanese star Naomi Osaka


Maria Sharapova. Pic/AFP
Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from next week's Miami Open after suffering an injury to her left forearm, organisers announced on Friday. The five-time Grand Slam champion has been replaced in the main draw for the Florida showpiece by American Jennifer Brady, a statement said. "I am really sorry that I have to withdraw from one of my favorite tournaments with my left forearm injury," said Sharapova.