Maria Sharapova has been handed a wildcard for the Australian Open.
The former world No.1 and five-time major champion has been trying to revive her career after an injury-plagued 2019.
The 32-year-old Russian, who won the tournament in 2008, has slipped to 147 in the world rankings.
She was beaten in the first round of the Brisbane International earlier this week.
Injured Swiatek goes down fighting in Wuhan Open semi-final
A left-leg injury has derailed Iga Swiatek as she went down fighting to Polish compatriot and childhood friend Maja Chwalinska 7-5 6-1 in the Wuhan Open semi-finals on Saturday.
Neto double fires Chelsea past Everton but Martinez injury mars win
Chelsea has beaten Everton 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to a double from Pedro Neto as the London club provisionally moved up to fourth in a game overshadowed by an injury to goalkeeper Emi Martinez.
Davidovich Fokina ousts top seed Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina produced a major upset by defeating top seed Alexander Zverev 5-7 6-4 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Shanghai Masters final, where he will face either former world number one Daniil Medvedev or fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar.
Jayawardene leaves role as Mumbai Indians head coach
Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down from his role as the Mumbai Indians head coach, the Indian Premier League (IPL) team said on Saturday.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on track with record ticket sales, organisers say
This year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will go ahead as planned on December 6 at Yas Marina Circuit, with organisers reporting record ticket sales.
