Tomljanovic to Play Sharapova in Abu Dhabi
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Ajla Tomljanovic will take on Maria Sharapova in Abu Dhabi next week.The Australian baseliner has replaced the injured Amanda Anisimova in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.More: Medvedev to Meet Chung in Abu Dhabi OpenerThe Sharapova vs. Tomljanovic match is set for Thursday, December 19th."I’ve heard amazing things about Abu Dhabi and the championship, and I’m really looking forward to playing in front of this crowd against Maria," Tomljanovic said. "It will give the perfect challenge ahead of a big season.”
Anisimova withdrew from the event with an injury.“It’s really disappointing to have to withdraw from the Mubadala World Tennis Championship," Anisimova said. "I was looking forward so much to coming to Abu Dhabi and I hope to make the trip in the future.” Photo credit: Mark Peterson/Corleve ]]>Due to injury, Amanda Anisimova has had to withdraw from #MWTC. Ajla Tomljanovic, the star who just led Australia to the Fed Cup Final, will replace her and play against Maria Sharapova on Day 1. We wish Amanda a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming Ajla #InAbuDhabi! pic.twitter.com/STsSEDNPoy
— MWTC (@MubadalaWTC) December 11, 2019
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