Sharapova is slated to miss between five to six weeks of action because of a repeat of a right shoulder injury and a left hamstring injury.

"I'm looking forward to getting back on the court as soon as possible," added Sharapova.

Sharapova was clearly not at her best last week when she was demolished 6-1, 6-1 by Serena Williams, who had also beaten her in the Australian Open final, in the last 16 of the Miami ATP and WTA Masters Series event.