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Mirza back from injury - with help from cricket star Singh
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza said Monday she had recovered from a
"career-threatening" injury with help from top cricketer Yuvraj Singh.
A beaming Mirza was delighted to be back on court after the painful
wrist problem which forced her out of the Beijing Olympics in tears and
left her unable even to lift a fork to eat.
Mirza is taking part in the World Team Challenge exhibition event
here following treatment recommended by Singh, her friend and an Indian
Test batsman.
"Coming back from a career-threatening injury makes it very special
to be back," said Mirza. "Suddenly, from a professional athlete, you
become someone who can't pick up a fork," she said.
The 22-year-old, who reached a career-high ranking of 27 in August
2007, plummeted down the rankings last year as injury blighted her
season and is now ranked 100.
The World Team Challenge, from January 7-10, features four teams
representing Europe, Russia, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
Players include world number one Jelena Jankovic, Wimbledon champion
Venus Williams, world number seven Vera Zvonareva and China's top
player, Zheng Jie.
HONG KONG, AFP |