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.


100 horses to compete in 30th Dubai World Cup
Tiger Woods charged with DUI after rollover crash in Florida
Barcelona's Raphinha to miss Champions League quarters due to injury
Germany earn comeback win over Switzerland as Dutch beat Norway
Russell edges Antonelli as Mercedes set early practice pace in Japan
