The endless hype surrounding Indian number one Sania Mirza is distracting for the country's other players, says Shikha Uberoi. Mirza is one of the most popular and recognisable sports stars in India having reached the highest ranking ever for a female player.But Indian number two Shikha believes that Sania Mania is making things difficult for other female players.
"I think the media should treat every player equally," Shikha told the PTI news agency. "They should highlight the achievements and talents of every deserving player.
"Sania has done well. So, it is natural that she will get more attention.
"But it's definitely very difficult when the young talents see that you (the media) are only focussing on Sania, and their talents are not being recognished.
The world number 193 felt that it was for the media to put things in perspective.
"I, or the other players, can't do anything about it."
However, Shikha, born in Mumbai but now based in Princeton, USA, remains optimistic about the future of women's tennis in India.
"While the guys are playing cricket, the girls are taking to tennis in a big way. And Indian girls are doing far better than boys in the discipline," she added.
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