The women’s event won’t be played in Rio but he is trying to organize an exhibition with Brazilian players. Could he invite an international player like Sharapova? ’Unfortunately no. We wanted Sharapova, but she can’t play any exhibition in the official ATP and WTA Events.’ Inadvertently, Carvalho revealed something important. This restriction means Sharapova won’t be able to play an exhibition in St. Petersburg as was earlier specified.
Au Revoir Paris! It was a brief visit but we’ll meet again 😉
The women’s event won’t be played in Rio but he is trying to organize an exhibition with Brazilian players. Could he invite an international player like Sharapova? ’Unfortunately no. We wanted Sharapova, but she can’t play any exhibition in the official ATP and WTA Events.’ Inadvertently, Carvalho revealed something important. This restriction means Sharapova won’t be able to play an exhibition in St. Petersburg as was earlier specified.
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