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**tramdoctorsss** · 10-02-2009, 04:31 AM

No surprise really, but I think this deserves a separate thread...

EXCLUSIVE NEXT week's Australian Open has been rocked by the withdrawal of defending champion Maria Sharapova.
Sharapova's management contacted Melbourne Park officials today with news her right shoulder injury had not fully recovered.

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley confirmed Sharapova's battle for fitness had been lost.

"I'm obviously disappointed for Maria because she's extremely disappointed," Tiley said.

"We've been in constant contact with Maria and she's decided to withdraw because she's not ready in her rehabilitation process.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...-11088,00.html

**Leczyslaw** · 10-02-2009, 04:32 AM

double

**MaickiP** · 10-02-2009, 04:35 AM

I was afraid Petrova would pull out. This is sad for both of them.

**tramdoctorsss** · 10-02-2009, 04:38 AM

That article MIGHT be lying about Nadia, though...

(she is still in Sydney draw)

**HawksBurnDown** · 10-02-2009, 05:01 AM

Sucktacular

**encunnibriG** · 10-02-2009, 05:03 AM

This makes 3 out of the last 4 slams in the WTA where the defending champion isn't playing.

**Gastonleruanich** · 10-02-2009, 05:09 AM

This is news to me because I already thought Sharapova was out. I don't know why. Maybe I made it up in my mind? I do that sometimes.

Maria missing Melbourne doesn't bother me; but Nadia... that's sad stuff. And I hope they're wrong. Maybe this was a knee-jerk reaction on her part after seeing she drew Alize in Syndey?

**tramdoctorsss** · 10-02-2009, 06:23 AM

This is news to me because I already thought Sharapova was out. I don't know why. Maybe I made it up in my mind? I do that sometimes.

Folks who are supposedly more familiar with shoulder injuries are saying that it must be more serious than Maria and her camp is letting to know if she had to have a surgery. In more serious cases a normal recovery time could be as much as 12-18 months and often even that doesn't help...

By the way I bookmarked this post at wtw (#36) dealing with technical aspects of Maria's game and why she is so prone to injuries. It's well above my ability to dissect, but perhaps some you who play regularly and/or have some background in medicine can.

http://www.tennisforum.com/showthrea...7#post14687887

**Xqjfxmfk** · 10-02-2009, 07:00 AM

This is the official word from AO media

http://www.talkabouttennis.com/conte...try.php?e=8469

**Elelaytet** · 11-01-2009, 10:27 AM

That is really very sad for both of them

**formobilagsw** · 11-01-2009, 02:02 PM

I can't believe that Nadia is out of the Aussie Open. That makes NO sense since she is scheduled to play Alize Monday morning (tonight actually

).

When can we get official confirmation on this?

**tramdoctorsss** · 11-01-2009, 02:46 PM

I can't believe that Nadia is out of the Aussie Open. That makes NO sense since she is scheduled to play Alize Monday morning (tonight actually ).

Looks like that was a mistake in the article (I can't change the title of the thread)...

**EnvellFen** · 11-01-2009, 03:59 PM

**brandiweb** · 11-01-2009, 04:05 PM

**fuesquemill** · 11-01-2009, 04:36 PM

Looks like title got changed. But it doesn't change the old "re: Sharapova ...." title of replies that were posted before it changed. Sorry.

**Breevereurl** · 11-01-2009, 04:41 PM

According to Maria's site she did undergo a minor shoulder surgery and the reason she pulled out of Hong Kong was because she wasn't ready, so I guess, that her pulling out of the Aussie is for the same reason. There's really no sense in rushing back too fast and reinjure something that was recently repaired.

But this is a total bummer.

**natahololll** · 11-01-2009, 04:46 PM

No surprise really, but I think this deserves a separate thread...

EXCLUSIVE NEXT week's Australian Open has been rocked by the withdrawal of defending champion Maria Sharapova.
Sharapova's management contacted Melbourne Park officials today with news her right shoulder injury had not fully recovered.

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley confirmed Sharapova's battle for fitness had been lost.

"I'm obviously disappointed for Maria because she's extremely disappointed," Tiley said.

"We've been in constant contact with Maria and she's decided to withdraw because she's not ready in her rehabilitation process.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...-11088,00.html

I am not a huge Maria Sharapova fan. I love the Williams sisters. However this is mroe than it seems. A shoulder injury just won't go away ask Jennifer Capriati. Thats why Capriati hasn't come back. Maria's shoulder will never be 100% again. Once you hve damaged your shoulder and had surgey you are always going to be prone to injury.

Maria's forehand swing stands out to me because that twist backward thing she does will kill her shoulder when she comes back. I think that Maria should follow what the Williamses have done, when she comes back to the tour. Which is to only play key events. I hope Maria recovers but it won't be easy at all.

**verybigf** · 11-01-2009, 05:57 PM

I officially started out like Maria when they were crucifying her for her grunts/screeching before Wimbledon so I guess I've always had a soft spot for her.

Anyway I did not expect that this withdrawal would affect me this hard. Two consecutive slams miss after such a great start to 2008 does not look good but I hope I'm wrong.

Get well soon Maria!

Foxy

**rozalinasi** · 11-01-2009, 06:05 PM

Poor Maria. I hope her shoulder is healing well.

**tramdoctorsss** · 11-01-2009, 06:12 PM

I am not a Maria fan, but the thing is that WTA is becoming somewhat weak at the very top. Justine retired, Maria is out long term with an injury, Ana is very suspect psychologically, MoMo is long past her prime and Sveta is a mental basket case. That leaves only V&S as proven GS winners in decent form...

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tramdoctorsss Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 619 Senior Member	Sharapova OUT of AO No surprise really, but I think this deserves a separate thread... EXCLUSIVE NEXT week's Australian Open has been rocked by the withdrawal of defending champion Maria Sharapova. Sharapova's management contacted Melbourne Park officials today with news her right shoulder injury had not fully recovered. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley confirmed Sharapova's battle for fitness had been lost. "I'm obviously disappointed for Maria because she's extremely disappointed," Tiley said. "We've been in constant contact with Maria and she's decided to withdraw because she's not ready in her rehabilitation process. http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...-11088,00.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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encunnibriG Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 461 Senior Member	This makes 3 out of the last 4 slams in the WTA where the defending champion isn't playing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2009, 05:09 AM	#7
Gastonleruanich Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 592 Senior Member	This is news to me because I already thought Sharapova was out. I don't know why. Maybe I made it up in my mind? I do that sometimes. Maria missing Melbourne doesn't bother me; but Nadia... that's sad stuff. And I hope they're wrong. Maybe this was a knee-jerk reaction on her part after seeing she drew Alize in Syndey? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2009, 06:23 AM	#8
tramdoctorsss Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 619 Senior Member	This is news to me because I already thought Sharapova was out. I don't know why. Maybe I made it up in my mind? I do that sometimes. Folks who are supposedly more familiar with shoulder injuries are saying that it must be more serious than Maria and her camp is letting to know if she had to have a surgery. In more serious cases a normal recovery time could be as much as 12-18 months and often even that doesn't help... By the way I bookmarked this post at wtw (#36) dealing with technical aspects of Maria's game and why she is so prone to injuries. It's well above my ability to dissect, but perhaps some you who play regularly and/or have some background in medicine can. http://www.tennisforum.com/showthrea...7#post14687887 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Xqjfxmfk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 459 Senior Member	This is the official word from AO media http://www.talkabouttennis.com/conte...try.php?e=8469 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Elelaytet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 609 Senior Member	That is really very sad for both of them Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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formobilagsw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 539 Senior Member	I can't believe that Nadia is out of the Aussie Open. That makes NO sense since she is scheduled to play Alize Monday morning (tonight actually ). When can we get official confirmation on this? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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tramdoctorsss Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 619 Senior Member	I can't believe that Nadia is out of the Aussie Open. That makes NO sense since she is scheduled to play Alize Monday morning (tonight actually ). Looks like that was a mistake in the article (I can't change the title of the thread)... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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fuesquemill Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 716 Senior Member	Looks like title got changed. But it doesn't change the old "re: Sharapova ...." title of replies that were posted before it changed. Sorry. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-01-2009, 04:41 PM	#16
Breevereurl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 427 Senior Member	According to Maria's site she did undergo a minor shoulder surgery and the reason she pulled out of Hong Kong was because she wasn't ready, so I guess, that her pulling out of the Aussie is for the same reason. There's really no sense in rushing back too fast and reinjure something that was recently repaired. But this is a total bummer. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-01-2009, 04:46 PM	#17
natahololll Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 667 Senior Member	No surprise really, but I think this deserves a separate thread... EXCLUSIVE NEXT week's Australian Open has been rocked by the withdrawal of defending champion Maria Sharapova. Sharapova's management contacted Melbourne Park officials today with news her right shoulder injury had not fully recovered. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley confirmed Sharapova's battle for fitness had been lost. "I'm obviously disappointed for Maria because she's extremely disappointed," Tiley said. "We've been in constant contact with Maria and she's decided to withdraw because she's not ready in her rehabilitation process. http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...-11088,00.html I am not a huge Maria Sharapova fan. I love the Williams sisters. However this is mroe than it seems. A shoulder injury just won't go away ask Jennifer Capriati. Thats why Capriati hasn't come back. Maria's shoulder will never be 100% again. Once you hve damaged your shoulder and had surgey you are always going to be prone to injury. Maria's forehand swing stands out to me because that twist backward thing she does will kill her shoulder when she comes back. I think that Maria should follow what the Williamses have done, when she comes back to the tour. Which is to only play key events. I hope Maria recovers but it won't be easy at all. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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verybigf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 572 Senior Member	I officially started out like Maria when they were crucifying her for her grunts/screeching before Wimbledon so I guess I've always had a soft spot for her. Anyway I did not expect that this withdrawal would affect me this hard. Two consecutive slams miss after such a great start to 2008 does not look good but I hope I'm wrong. Get well soon Maria! Foxy Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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rozalinasi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 468 Senior Member	Poor Maria. I hope her shoulder is healing well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-01-2009, 06:12 PM	#20
tramdoctorsss Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 619 Senior Member	I am not a Maria fan, but the thing is that WTA is becoming somewhat weak at the very top. Justine retired, Maria is out long term with an injury, Ana is very suspect psychologically, MoMo is long past her prime and Sveta is a mental basket case. That leaves only V&S as proven GS winners in decent form... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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