Leave decision on playing in Asiad to federation: Sania Mirza

Hyderabad: Sania Mirza on Sunday left it on the All India Tennis Association to take a call on her participation in the Asiad in Incheon, Korea.
Sania on Sunday returned to the country after lifting the US Open mixed doubles title on Friday and was quizzed about the Asian Games dilemma after pullouts by Somdev Devvarman and Rohan Bopanna.

Sania said choosing to participate in the Games over the circuit would affect her chances of making the WTA season finale.

“So, it is very difficult for me to take this decision right now. Because, I think we have a chance to get into the championship which is in Singapore at the end of the year and if I don’t play these two tournaments, the chances of that happening are very small.

“Still if the country needs me, I will go and play Asian Games. But, this decision, I cannot take myself. I leave it to the Federation to help me out. I have to come and talk to them,” she said.

She also wondered about India’s medal chances in tennis, saying her participation may not be enough given that the big stars have already pulled out.

“With all the big stars pulling out, I don’t know how good the chances are left anyways with me playing. But, we will see what we can do,” she said.

On to other topics, Sania hopes to win a Wimbledon title.

“It is great to win my third grand slam and hopefully I will win Wimbledon one day to finish with a career Grand Slam,” she said.