I will keep playing until I enjoy the sport: Sania Mirza
Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza has said that she wishes to win many more Grand Slams before finishing her career. The 28-year-old has won 3 Mixed Doubles titles so far and added that until she keeps enjoying the sport, she will carry on playing.
“I love playing tennis. I love practicing and working hard. I love competing. Until I keep enjoying, I keep playing. I want to achieve. Obviously, there is never enough. If Roger Federer can still play today, everybody should play. I want to win some Slams before I retire. We have some big tournaments coming," Mirza told reporters.
Not sure if I would’ve reached World No.1 had I continued playing singles: Mirza
The Hyderabadi specifically cited two decisions, which she feels were critical in her resurgence as a tennis player after a severe wrist injury restricted her career to a great extent.
“In 2010, I thought my career was over. My wrist was bad and I was not even able to comb my hair. At that time, my tennis was out of question. So, one of my decisions was to get married. It took lot of things off me. I was happy in my life.
“Six months later, me and my husband were having a conversation and he said, 'why don't you try to play again'. I went to Wimbledon and I won couple of rounds there. My wrist was better. That was, probably, one of the best decisions I made,” she said.
"Secondly, when I moved to doubles. It was a tough decision for me at that point. Because I had surgeries. So, I was not playing tennis at all or choosing one format. I think I would not have been able to get to the number one in the world if I was still playing singles," she added.