Her career ravaged by injuries, Sania Mirza reckons that age is fast catching up with her but hopes to add a few more Grand Slam trophies to her cabinet before bidding adieu to the game.
From wrist pain, hip strain to knee trouble, it has been a “rough ride” for the 26-year-old Hyderabadi ever since she vaulted onto the international scene and, in her own admission, it takes her “longer to recover from injuries now”.
“I have had three surgeries. I had a rough time with my body as tennis takes a lot of toll. It’s one of the toughest sports in the world. I have been fortunate enough to win the two Slams till now. Hopefully, I can win a few more Slams before I end my career,” Sania said.
Sania, who made the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles in Wimbledon, said she had moved on from her defeat and is looking forward to winning the last Grand Slam of the season — the US Open. “That’s definitely the goal as I am coming to hard court which is my favourite surface. I am looking forward to it. But it’s the goal of the other 124 people. You want to try and win as many Slams as possible.”