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Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams have confirmed participation in the tournament in Brisbane 

Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams have confirmed participation in the tournament in Brisbane

28-12-2012

The former world No 1 Maria Sharapova (Russia) and Serena Williams (USA) will participate in the International tennis tournament in Brisbane (Australia) with a prize fund $ 1.5 million, which starts on Sunday.

Both complained of injuries, but now are almost recovered.

The champion of "Roland Garros" Sharapova cancel her participation in an exhibition match against Caroline Voznyatski (Denmark) because of muscular injury of the neck.

The Russian, however, will arrive for the tournament in Brisbane, which she missed last year.

Serena Williams, who won the Olympic title, "Wimbledon" and the U.S. Open, was allowed to play in Brisbane after undergoing surgery on toe.

The American refused to play an exhibition match against Na Li (China) in Thailand last week.

Eight of the top 10 in the world rankings will participate in the tournament, including world No 1 Victoria Azarenka (Belarus).



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