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Back in the saddle! Maria Sharapova heads for tennis practice after claims she may return to the sport as early as January

Published: 21:30 EST, 1 September 2016 | Updated: 22:02 EST, 1 September 2016

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She is missing out on the US Open after being banned from tennis for two years.

But amid reports that she may be able to compete again as early as January, Maria Sharapova whipped out her tennis racquet on Thursday for a spot of practice.

The 29-year-old athlete was spotted toting the equipment in Los Angeles looking sporty casual in a grey sweater and sweatpants.

Ready to get back at it? Maria Sharapova was spotted out in Los Angeles on Thursday carrying a tennis racquet

The Russian pro wore her hair up in a bun and accessorized with tortoiseshell framed sunglasses.

Looking ready for action she wore some sparkling white Nike trainers.

Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) president Shamil Tarpishchev recently said he thinks that Maria - who was banned for doping offenses in June - may be able to play again as early as January.

'Everything will be decided in September. It is impossible to say for certain but I think she will start playing again by January,' he said last month.

The athlete - who was banned from tennis for two years - seemed keen to get to practice amid rumours she may be able to return to the sport in January

Sporty casual: The 29-year-old star wore black tracksuit bottoms and a grey sweater for the outing

The five-time grand slam winner was suspended following a positive test for the banned drug meldonium during January's Australian Open.

She argued that she had been using the Latvian-made heart disease drug under medical advice for a decade and had not realised it had been added to the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) banned list on January 1, 2016.

In July, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said a ruling on her case would be held on September 19.

On Wednesday she looked summery chic when she stepped out in Beverly Hills in a frilly skirt, tank top and chic white blazer.