Maria Sharapova set to pull out of Birmingham tournament
Maria Sharapova looks set to pull out of the Aegon Classic in Birmingham because of injury.
BBC Sport was today reporting that a source has said official confirmation of Sharapova's withdrawal from the tournament is expected in the next few days.
Five-time Grand Slam champion Sharapova signed a two-year deal to compete in the Birmingham event last month.
The 30-year-old Russian has not played since retiring injured from a second-round match at the Italian Open with a thigh problem last month.
Sharapova returned from a 15-month drug ban in April and is due to take part in the Wimbledon qualifying competition in Roehampton later this month.
