Sania Mirza and Bethanie Mattek of US went down in straight sets to Italy's Maria Elena Camerin and Gisela Dulko of Argentina in the doubles semifinal of the Bank of West Classic tournament at Stanford, USA.
The fourth-seed pair of Dulko and Camerin carved out a 6-4 6-3 win to make a place in the final of the USD 600,000 Tier II event.
Sania had reached the finals last week at Mason in the Tier III WTA event, partnering with Poland's Marta Domashowska, which also fetched her the career best doubles ranking of 31.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Sania crashes out of WTA event
New Delhi, July 26 (PTI): Sania Mirza was shown the doors by little known Russian Vasilisa Bardina in straight sets in the first round of the $ 600,000 WTA event at Stanford, USA.
Sania crashed out of the Tier II hard court event 6-3, 6-2.
The 42-ranked Sania, who made it into the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open last week, missed the desired consistency required once again and went down to Bardina.
She lost the first set without much of a fight and was swept aside in the second.
Bardina will play Anna-Lena Groenefeld, who received a bye in the first round, the second round.
Sania is partnering American Bethanie Mattek in doubles and will meet the Russian-Ukrainian pair of Alla Kudryavtseva and Tetiana Luzhanska in the first round.
US-based Shikha Oberoi and Yelena Jankovic beat top seed pair of Slovak Daniela Hantuchova and Ai Sugiyama of Japan 6-3, 6-4 to sail into the second round of the doubles event.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Sania pitted against Jankovic in opening round
Ohio, July 17: Unseeded Sania Mirza will be up against fifth seed Jelena Jankovic of Serbia in the first round of the USD 175,000 Cincinnati Open WTA tennis event starting at Ohio, USA, on Monday.
Sania, who slipped two places in rankings to be 40th after last week's Wimbledon Grand Slam, will try to consolidate her position before next month's US Open Grand Slam.
However, it would be a tough ask for the Indian here in the presence of top seed Patty Schnyder, second seed and former US Open champion Anastasia Myskina, Venus Williams and Daniela Hantuchova.
Meanwhile, Shikha Uberoi will be tested by Abigall Spears of USA in the second round of the qualifying tournament for the event.
Shikha, who is representing India, was given a bye in the first round while Spears advanced after fighting it out 6-1 6-7 (1) 6-0 with compatriot Lauren Imre for a place in the main draw of the Tier III tournament.
However, Shikha's sister Neha's hopes of qualifying for the only WTA event in the midwest region were dashed as she was defeated by another American Carly Gullickson 6-2 6-2.
Another contender of Indian origin, Shilpa Joshi, also playing under the USA flag, lost to Salome Devidze 1-6 1-6.
Sania, who slipped two places in rankings to be 40th after last week's Wimbledon Grand Slam, will try to consolidate her position before next month's US Open Grand Slam.
However, it would be a tough ask for the Indian here in the presence of top seed Patty Schnyder, second seed and former US Open champion Anastasia Myskina, Venus Williams and Daniela Hantuchova.
Meanwhile, Shikha Uberoi will be tested by Abigall Spears of USA in the second round of the qualifying tournament for the event.
Shikha, who is representing India, was given a bye in the first round while Spears advanced after fighting it out 6-1 6-7 (1) 6-0 with compatriot Lauren Imre for a place in the main draw of the Tier III tournament.
However, Shikha's sister Neha's hopes of qualifying for the only WTA event in the midwest region were dashed as she was defeated by another American Carly Gullickson 6-2 6-2.
Another contender of Indian origin, Shilpa Joshi, also playing under the USA flag, lost to Salome Devidze 1-6 1-6.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Sania yet to play her best: Bhupathi
Kolkata, July 12 (IANS) Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza's best play is still some two years away, Davis Cupper Mahesh Bhupathi said here Wednesday.
'Not too much should be seen from her early exits (from the international tournaments she plays). She is falling far short of the kind of tennis she is capable of,' Bhupati told reporters here while announcing Martina Hingis' participation in the Sunfeast Open tennis championship here in September.
'But she will improve. She is on an upward curve and in about three years time she will break into the top 10. She has that in her,' Bhupati, a doubles specialist, maintained.
'She will be at her prime when she is around 22,' Mahesh said, whose Globosports company manages Mirza's career.
Mirza has recently dropped to World No 40 on the WTA rankings after early exits from Roland Garros and Wimbledon. The Hyderabadi dazzler has shown an indifferent form even after brilliant starts and that has cost her a few spots over the last few months.
Source: http://www.dailyindia.com/show/41968.php/Sania_yet_to_play_her_best:_Bhupathi
'Not too much should be seen from her early exits (from the international tournaments she plays). She is falling far short of the kind of tennis she is capable of,' Bhupati told reporters here while announcing Martina Hingis' participation in the Sunfeast Open tennis championship here in September.
'But she will improve. She is on an upward curve and in about three years time she will break into the top 10. She has that in her,' Bhupati, a doubles specialist, maintained.
'She will be at her prime when she is around 22,' Mahesh said, whose Globosports company manages Mirza's career.
Mirza has recently dropped to World No 40 on the WTA rankings after early exits from Roland Garros and Wimbledon. The Hyderabadi dazzler has shown an indifferent form even after brilliant starts and that has cost her a few spots over the last few months.
Source: http://www.dailyindia.com/show/41968.php/Sania_yet_to_play_her_best:_Bhupathi
Sania yet to play her best: Bhupathi
Kolkata, July 12 (IANS) Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza's best play is still some two years away, Davis Cupper Mahesh Bhupathi said here Wednesday.
'Not too much should be seen from her early exits (from the international tournaments she plays). She is falling far short of the kind of tennis she is capable of,' Bhupati told reporters here while announcing Martina Hingis' participation in the Sunfeast Open tennis championship here in September.
'But she will improve. She is on an upward curve and in about three years time she will break into the top 10. She has that in her,' Bhupati, a doubles specialist, maintained.
'She will be at her prime when she is around 22,' Mahesh said, whose Globosports company manages Mirza's career.
Mirza has recently dropped to World No 40 on the WTA rankings after early exits from Roland Garros and Wimbledon. The Hyderabadi dazzler has shown an indifferent form even after brilliant starts and that has cost her a few spots over the last few months.
Source: http://www.dailyindia.com/show/41968.php/Sania_yet_to_play_her_best:_Bhupathi
'Not too much should be seen from her early exits (from the international tournaments she plays). She is falling far short of the kind of tennis she is capable of,' Bhupati told reporters here while announcing Martina Hingis' participation in the Sunfeast Open tennis championship here in September.
'But she will improve. She is on an upward curve and in about three years time she will break into the top 10. She has that in her,' Bhupati, a doubles specialist, maintained.
'She will be at her prime when she is around 22,' Mahesh said, whose Globosports company manages Mirza's career.
Mirza has recently dropped to World No 40 on the WTA rankings after early exits from Roland Garros and Wimbledon. The Hyderabadi dazzler has shown an indifferent form even after brilliant starts and that has cost her a few spots over the last few months.
Source: http://www.dailyindia.com/show/41968.php/Sania_yet_to_play_her_best:_Bhupathi
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Sania Mirza slips to 40th rank
New Delhi - India’s tennis ace Sania Mirza, who lost in the first round of the Wimbledon singles competition, has slipped two places to 40th in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings released Monday.
Sania, 19, now has 501.50 points, which places her fourth highest ranked among Asians. The highest ranked Asian is Japanese Ai Sugiyama, who ranked 19th.
Frenchwomen Amelie Mauresmo, who won the women’s title at the just concluded Wimbledon Championships, heads the overall WTA rankings, according to its official website.
Sania lost to Russian Elena Dementieva in the first round of Wimbledon, causing her to slip in the rankings.
In the doubles, Sania holds on to her 33rd rank.
Although Sania and Michaella Krajicek of the Netherlands lost to Dementieva and Flavia Pennetta of Italy in the second round of Wimbledon, the result did not affect the Hyderabadi girl’s ranking.
Source: http://indiaenews.com/2006-07/14340-sania-mirza-slips-40th-rank.htm
Sania, 19, now has 501.50 points, which places her fourth highest ranked among Asians. The highest ranked Asian is Japanese Ai Sugiyama, who ranked 19th.
Frenchwomen Amelie Mauresmo, who won the women’s title at the just concluded Wimbledon Championships, heads the overall WTA rankings, according to its official website.
Sania lost to Russian Elena Dementieva in the first round of Wimbledon, causing her to slip in the rankings.
In the doubles, Sania holds on to her 33rd rank.
Although Sania and Michaella Krajicek of the Netherlands lost to Dementieva and Flavia Pennetta of Italy in the second round of Wimbledon, the result did not affect the Hyderabadi girl’s ranking.
Source: http://indiaenews.com/2006-07/14340-sania-mirza-slips-40th-rank.htm
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Sania to instil reading habit among youngsters in UK
London, July 09: India`s Sania Mirza is among a group of celebrity sportspersons taking part in a charity campaign aimed at encouraging reading habit among children.
The Indian has joined the likes of Venus Williams, Lleyton Hewitt and Tim Henman, alongside cricketers, rugby players, footballers, wrestlers and a basketball star to discuss their favourite books for the national literary trust`s reading champions campaign.
The trust, involved in raising literacy standards for all age groups in the UK, is hoping children will be persuaded to get into the habit of reading for pleasure by their sporting role models.
Sania Mirza, Maria Sharapova and Martina Hingis all enjoyed best-selling author Dan Brown`s thrillers "Da Vinci Code" and "Angels and Demons".
"We`re thrilled that such elite players value reading and have taken time to support this scheme," Katy Hamlin, manager of the Trust`S Study Support Centre said.
"Having reading role models is really important for young people and it`s so encouraging to know that our pupils may be motivated to pick up a new book and share the reading experience of a world-class tennis player."
Venus Williams said she liked "Charm School" by Susan Wiggs. "Reading is very important. I always have a book with me. It opens my mind, it strengthens my vocabulary, it's fun."
Neil McClelland, the trust`s director, said: "Sports stars can have a tremendous influence on people`s attitudes. By encouraging young people to view reading as a champion`s pastime, these players are helping to inspire young people to become readers."
Source: http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=308052&ssid=92&sid=SPO
The Indian has joined the likes of Venus Williams, Lleyton Hewitt and Tim Henman, alongside cricketers, rugby players, footballers, wrestlers and a basketball star to discuss their favourite books for the national literary trust`s reading champions campaign.
The trust, involved in raising literacy standards for all age groups in the UK, is hoping children will be persuaded to get into the habit of reading for pleasure by their sporting role models.
Sania Mirza, Maria Sharapova and Martina Hingis all enjoyed best-selling author Dan Brown`s thrillers "Da Vinci Code" and "Angels and Demons".
"We`re thrilled that such elite players value reading and have taken time to support this scheme," Katy Hamlin, manager of the Trust`S Study Support Centre said.
"Having reading role models is really important for young people and it`s so encouraging to know that our pupils may be motivated to pick up a new book and share the reading experience of a world-class tennis player."
Venus Williams said she liked "Charm School" by Susan Wiggs. "Reading is very important. I always have a book with me. It opens my mind, it strengthens my vocabulary, it's fun."
Neil McClelland, the trust`s director, said: "Sports stars can have a tremendous influence on people`s attitudes. By encouraging young people to view reading as a champion`s pastime, these players are helping to inspire young people to become readers."
Source: http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=308052&ssid=92&sid=SPO
Monday, July 03, 2006
Sania out of doubles at Wimbledon
Sania Mirza, pairing with Michaella Krajicek of the Netherland, bowed out of the women's doubles event after losing to Russia's Elena Dementieva and Flavia Pennetta of Italy in the second round on Monday.
The eighth seed pair of Dementieva, who caused Sania's exit in the singles as well, proved to be her nemesis once again as she along with Pennetta carved out a 6-4 6-2 win to advance to the third round. (PTI)
Sorce: http://www.ndtv.com/sports/wimbledondefault.asp?id=29072
The eighth seed pair of Dementieva, who caused Sania's exit in the singles as well, proved to be her nemesis once again as she along with Pennetta carved out a 6-4 6-2 win to advance to the third round. (PTI)
Sorce: http://www.ndtv.com/sports/wimbledondefault.asp?id=29072
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Sania-Vizner in second round of mixed doubles
London, July. 2 (PTI): Sania Mirza and Pavel Vizner of Czech Republic nipped a late challenge by Fenando Verdasco and Anabel Medina Garrigues to move into the second round of the Wimbledon Grand Slam mixed doubles tennis here on Saturday.
Sania and Vizner defeated the Spanish duo 6-2 7-5 in the first round to set up a clash with Czech Republic's Leos Friedl and Liezl Huber of South Africa.
Fourth seeds Leander Paes and Samantha Stosur, who had a bye in the first round, were level with Australian Paul Hanley and Tatiana Perebiynis of Ukraine 4-6 6-3 9-9 in the second round tie when play was suspended due to bad light.
The match will be continued on Monday.
Mahesh Bhupathi and China's Zi Yan, seeded 11th, also had a first round bye. They will be up against Americans Bob Bryan and Venus Williams in the second round.
Sania and Vizner defeated the Spanish duo 6-2 7-5 in the first round to set up a clash with Czech Republic's Leos Friedl and Liezl Huber of South Africa.
Fourth seeds Leander Paes and Samantha Stosur, who had a bye in the first round, were level with Australian Paul Hanley and Tatiana Perebiynis of Ukraine 4-6 6-3 9-9 in the second round tie when play was suspended due to bad light.
The match will be continued on Monday.
Mahesh Bhupathi and China's Zi Yan, seeded 11th, also had a first round bye. They will be up against Americans Bob Bryan and Venus Williams in the second round.
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