Sania Mirza heralded the rise of women's tennis in India in the 21st century. Now, she is worried about what the future holds for the game in the country.
India's No 1 women's player is concerned about the lack of young talent coming forth in the women's game, but hopeful that the Commonwealth Games will signal a turnaround.
Since bursting on the scene as a teenager in 2003, Sania is the lone flag-bearer of Indian women's tennis, as not many players stepped up to challenge her supremacy. However, over the last couple of years, even the 23-year-old -- dogged by a spate of injuries -- is struggling to live up to expectations.
At the Commonwealth Games, Sania won the silver medal in women's singles and had to settle for bronze in the women's doubles, failing to win a medal in the mixed doubles despite partnering doubles specialist Leander Paes.
The Hyderabadi ace, speaking with Senior Associate Editor Harish Kotian, discusses her career, the future of the women's game in the country and the tennis team's not-too-good showing at the Delhi extravaganza.
India's No 1 women's player is concerned about the lack of young talent coming forth in the women's game, but hopeful that the Commonwealth Games will signal a turnaround.
Since bursting on the scene as a teenager in 2003, Sania is the lone flag-bearer of Indian women's tennis, as not many players stepped up to challenge her supremacy. However, over the last couple of years, even the 23-year-old -- dogged by a spate of injuries -- is struggling to live up to expectations.
At the Commonwealth Games, Sania won the silver medal in women's singles and had to settle for bronze in the women's doubles, failing to win a medal in the mixed doubles despite partnering doubles specialist Leander Paes.
The Hyderabadi ace, speaking with Senior Associate Editor Harish Kotian, discusses her career, the future of the women's game in the country and the tennis team's not-too-good showing at the Delhi extravaganza.
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