Maria Sharapova has been trying to soother her injured shoulder since a semifinal loss at the Pacific Life Open. As a result, she’s skipping the Sony Ericcson Open in Miami. The injury will also keep Sharapova from taking part in the Fed Cup semifnals that will be held at the end of April in Moscow.

(“Kiss off, Kremlin - I’m heading to the beach!”)

However, Maria does feel well enough to play in some warmer climes in the meantime. Read more…