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  • Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova said it was "very special" after being handed an Australian Open wildcard Wednesday as she attempts to resurrect her career after an injury-plagued 2019. The 32-year-old, who won the tournament in 2008, has slipped down the rankings to 147, outside automatic qualification, and was bounced out of the Brisbane International this week in the first round. But the Russian remains a big name and she will line up at Melbourne Park for a 16th time since her debut in 2003. "To be in the draw of the Australian Open is incredible," Sharapova said. "I've had wonderful experiences there, from holding the championship trophy to losing some very tough finals as well -- there's been a lot of ups and downs in Australia. "So to have another chance, another opportunity, to compete on all those courts is very special." She reached the fourth last year, upsetting defending champion Caroline Wozniacki in an epic third round win. Until Brisbane, Sharapova had not played since a first-round loss to career-long rival Serena Williams at the US Open in August, with her season ruined by a shoulder injury. "It was a long match. I think this is going to be a good test for my shoulder, not so much right now, but maybe tomorrow and the day after to see how I feel," she said after her Brisbane defeat on Tuesday. "I definitely lost speed on it and strength toward the end of the match, but that comes with time. I have to be patient with that." Sharapova also revealed she had been battling a virus "where I just couldn't keep anything in". mp/aph
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  • 'Very special' - Sharapova handed Aussie Open wildcard
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