Sania will perform well in French open: Bhupathi

Ace tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi on Monday expressed confidence that India's teenage tennis sensation Sania Mirza would be at her best in the forthcoming French open tournament inspite of her injury.

"Her's is a minor injury. I hope she will put in her best performance in the French open," Bhupati told newsmen.

Earlier, Bhupathi called on West Bengal Urban Development Minister Ashok Bhattacharjee at the state secretariat to discuss preparations of the Sunfeast Kolkata Open tennis tournament to be held in September.

Bhupathi, who discussed security arrangements with Bhattacharya, expressed satisfaction at the progress of renovation of the Netaji Indoor Stadium here where the tournament will be played.

India's former Davis Cup non-playing captain Joydeep Mukherjea, who accompanied Bhupathi, said the tournament, approved by the Women's Tennis Association, would see in action 'two or three' top 20 players, besides Sania.

"We have not finalised the lists of participants yet. It will be done by mid-July. But we are expecting two or three players from the top 20. Besides, Sania will also participate," Bhupathi said.