Maria Sharapova ahead of her second round match has to withdraw from the Stanford Classic due to injury in the left arm.
Sharapova in a statement said "Unfortunately, I have to withdraw from today's match,"
"Toward the end of Monday night's match, I felt pain in my left forearm. After yesterday's scan, the doctor has recommended I don't risk further injury. Monday night's crowd was so special and I wish I could continue playing, but I have to make a preventative decision," she added.
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