article_snippet.sent: For Maria Sharapova, it would have been the first time I would have had the opportunity to play in the city where I grew up. '
article_snippet.sent: The 27-year-old's last appearance was in the Miami Open at the end of March, where Maria Sharapova lost in the second round to world number 97 Daria Gavrilova in straight sets.
article_snippet.sent: Sharapova (left) shakes hands after losing to compatriot Daria Gavrilova in straight sets in Miami .
article_snippet.sent: Maria Sharapova is the Russia Fed Cup captain .
article_snippet.sent: Maria Sharapova only returned to practice a few days ago after picking up an injury during in Miami. '
article_snippet.sent: Maria Sharapova is also a doubt for the WTA Stuttgart Open, which starts on April 20, where Maria Sharapova would be defending Maria Sharapova title.
article_snippet.sent: Maria Sharapova helped Russia beat Poland in the Fed Cup first round in February, where Maria Sharapova won both Maria Sharapova singles matches.
article_snippet.sent: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Maria Sharapova and Elena Vesnina have all been picked for Russian, with Maria Sharapova Maria Sharapova now having to find a replacement for Maria Sharapova.
article_snippet.sent: Myskina, who won the French Open in 2004, said Maria Sharapova had been in constant contact with the Russian number one. '
article_snippet.sent: Over the last few days, I have spoken with Maria and Maria Sharapova team a lot,' Maria Sharapova said. '
article_snippet.sent: Unfortunately Maria Sharapova condition will not allow Maria Sharapova to play for her team.
article_snippet.sent: Maria did everything Maria Sharapova could to try and play in Sochi.
article_snippet.sent: I believe in the strength and ability of her team and am really looking forward to the semi-final,' Maria Sharapova added.