Maria has had to pull out of the Family Circle Cup in Charleston which begins next week as she is still recovering from a bone bruise on her right elbow.
"I was looking forward to coming back to Charleston this year, as I always enjoy playing in front of the energetic fans and strolling around the town," commented Maria, "Unfortunately my elbow injury is not completely healed so I won't be able to compete in this year's Family Circle Cup. I look forward to returning next year and seeing all my fans in South Carolina."
Maria will be back in action on the red clay in Europe in May.
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