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Sania begins new WTA season in style

January 08, 2007 12:10 IST

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Sania Mirza opened her new season on the WTA circuit in style by upsetting fourth seed Russian Maria Kirilenko in the first round of the Hobart International tennis tournament on Monday.

The wildcard Indian scored a 6-4, 6-4 win over her higher-rated opponent, who is ranked 29th in the world, at the USD 145,000 hardcourt event being played in build up to the Australian Open, which is the year's first Grand Slam.

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Sub: best wishes to sania

hi sania wishing u all the best for aus open and u will do weell,,,,,,,,,all the luck and good wishes to u,maCK


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Sub: Fine performance by the upcoming Indian ace.

Well done.


Posted by Dr.Cajetan Coelho




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