Sania, Wedded to Tennis

India’s new tennis queen Sania Mirza is a girl with a past of hard work and determination. She had encountered difficulties in find up money for expensive competitions. It was her parents Imran and Nazeema who stood by her in those trials. The girl beat all obstacles and marched to victory.

Sania is now very clear about her plans. The aim is set and all she wants to do is achieve that. No marriage, no boy friend until then. She recalls several Indian stars lost their chances on the world scene because of early marriage.

Sania was only five when her mother watched Steffi Graf’s performance at Wimbledon finals. Nazeema wished her daughter would be a Steffi Graf one day- Sania’s parents and younger sister are with her in her efforts. In the new home in Hyderabad they are celebrating the Sania victories. She says her parents are interested in her playing tennis happily. Her winning is not the main item on their agenda.

It was her mother who made Sania step into the world of tennis at the age of six. Father was not very keen in the first few months. He thought it was too early for the little girl. Then he too joined the promotional drive.

Sania’s rise to fame was quick. Her early successes were unparalleled. Sponsors aid government came to her aid. Imran drove her every whore.
Sania’s ambitions are many. That’s one reason she has suspended her college education for the time being she pursues studies along with her tennis life.

Every six months, Sania evaluates her performance. Efforts are made to correct her weaknesses. It is again her parents who inspire her. They are more like friends, says Sania. The atmosphere is absolutely favorable to her growth. Whenever she returns home with a new feather is her cap, her sister is waiting for her with ‘Welcome’ banners and balloons all around the house.

Sania was born on November.15, 1986 in Mumbai. Her hobbies are swimming and listening to music. Her favourite food is Biriani.

Steffi Graf is her role model. Sania aims at a position among the top20 in world ranking. The entire nation calibrated when Sania became the first Indian to enter the third round of Australian Open. It was a great opportunity that she got in playing against the legendary Serena Williams. Two years ago, Sania was winner of the Wimbledon Junior doubles title. The triumphant journey is on, with the strong team of her parents behind her. Sania dedicates her victories to them, to God and do her trainers.