Sharapova pulls out of Rogers Cup with leg injury

Maria Sharapova. (Paul Chiasson/CP)

TORONTO — Maria Sharapova has pulled out of next week’s Rogers Cup with an injured right leg.

The WTA announced her withdrawal from the U.S. Open hard-court tuneup tournament on Friday.

Sharapova, a five-time major champion, has not competed since losing to Serena Williams in the semifinals at Wimbledon last month.

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