World No.4, Sharapova has started off her 2011 season at the Auckland Open. Where, she has been defeated in the quarterfinals against the eventual champion, Greta Arn. However, Palmer was very disappointed of the fact that he couldn’t bring back the Russian tennis ace back to Auckland this year.
Palmer while speaking with the various sources has said that, he showed her despair
Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapovaabout Sharapova’s non-participation in the tournament and said “She’s only one player, albeit a very high profile player. This year she chose to play here, next year she chose to play in Brisbane, and we wish her luck.
Palmer has been able to grab some big names to the tournament that includes Venus Williams, Flavia Pennetta, Peng Shuai and Sabine Lisicki but he was disillusioned with the fact that he wasn’t able to bring back the fan favouriteto the arena.
Palmer further added that, the field will be more than acceptable. We’re only allowed one top 10 anyway so if they all go to Brisbane we might be able to get more of the players just outside the top 10.
World No.4, Maria Sharapova will be opening the season playing in the 2012 Brisbane Open.
Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova
