` It 's unfortunate because I was really looking forward to playing here . Maria Sharapova is struggling for full fitness after heavy schedule next week 's . Belorussian Open champion will also miss next week 's Flushing Meadows . Belarus star is hoping to make it past fourth round at Flushing Meadows for first time . Second -ranked Maria Sharapova withdraws from fourth consecutive event due to illness .
Maria Sharapova is struggling for full fitness after heavy schedule next week 's . Belorussian Open champion will also miss next week 's Flushing Meadows . Belarus star is hoping to make it past fourth round at Flushing Meadows for first time . Second -ranked Maria Sharapova withdraws from fourth consecutive event due to illness .