The blonde Sharapova -- billed the new Anna Kournikova -- was one of eight women given berths in the main draw of the grasscourt Grand Slam.
Sania Mirza lost her women's singles and doubles matches at the Australia Open on Thursday.
They set up a clash with Samantha Stosur and Paul Hanley of Australia in the semi-finals which will be played on Thursday.
Despite spraining her left ankle on Friday, the former world No. 1 is hopeful of playing the first round tie against Belgium.
The Indian ace and her American partner Corina Morariu will play 14th seeds Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia and Amelie Mauresmo of France in the first round.