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Sunfeast Open: Sania’s participation doubtful

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— Photo: Vivek Bendre

Memento to cherish: Sania Mirza and actor Shah Rukh Khan unveiled the painting which will be presented as a winner’s trophy at the Sunfeast Open tennis tournament.

MUMBAI: Sania Mirza’s participation in the Sunfeast Open is still uncertain at this stage. Ranked 27th on the WTA list, Sania said she will take a decision at the last minute. “I haven’t hit a ball after coming back from the U.S. Open. I don’t know how my body will respond, so in case my match is re-scheduled, then I may decide to play.”

Sania along with actor Shah Rukh Khan, the Sunfeast brand ambassador, unveiled the oil painting which will be presented to the winner of the tournament. The painting by Wasim Kapoor is a colourful mosaic on India’s heritage.

Talking about the role of women in sport, Shah Rukh Khan touched upon the importance of events like the Sunfeast Open as a platform for Indian girls to emulate Sania’s example by seizing the opportunity of competing against WTA players.

Performers like Daniela Hantuchova, Maria Kirilenko and Marion Bartoli have confirmed their participation in the tournament.

Martina Hingis, Anastasia Myskina and Carolina Sprem, to name a few had vowed the crowds in earlier editions.

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