Maria Sharapova received a wild card for US Open

Maria Sharapova received a wild card for US Open

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova received a special invitation — wild card — the open championship of the USA on tennis US Open. Such a gift from the organizers of the competition in the past, «the best racket» of the world did not expect.

Talk about the fact that Sharapova will be given the right to pass the qualifying round and compete for the right to fight in the main draw of the tournament really was, but so soon in the game that nobody expected. Especially in light of the still not quiet the scandal with the use of a tennis player Meldonium. In the spring of Sharapova finished serving a 15-month disqualification for the use of this drug. The US Open will be for the team’s first tournament series «Grand slam» after the disqualification.

Maria Sharapova received a wild card for US Open

However, whether the act player of the tournament, is not yet known, because in the beginning of August, she injured her left forearm, which was forced to abandon the competition in Toronto (Canada) and a number of other fights.

The US Open will be held from 28 August to 10 September in new York. In 2006, Sharapova became the winner of this tournament. Maybe she will be able to repeat this feat.

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