1 Maria Sharapova will open her 2020 campaign in Brisbane after being awarded a wild card by organizers, the five-time major winner announced on Monday (Tuesday in Manila). The 32-year-old Russian hasn’t played since a first round loss to career-long rival Serena Williams at the US Open in August. “Hi Brisbane, I have missed you so much and I am so excited to start my season at your tournament and in your city,” Sharapova said in a video message on her Instagram account. She won the Brisbane title in 2015. This year’s tournament in the Australian city gets underway on Monday.

Source: Manila Times December 31, 2019 19:06 UTC