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Her experience of playing against some of the best players should stand Sania in good stead
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MATCH POINT Sania Mirza is going through tough times
The last few months have not been too good for Sania Mirza. In 2005, her feats on the tennis courts all around the globe had made her one of the best-known Indian sports personalities.
But this year, she has been going through a tough time and the performances have been less spectacular. Injuries too have taken a heavy toll on her performances.
However, this is a situation that most sportspersons face at various stages of their careers. The truly great ones overcome the hurdles and resurface to make their mark.
It is more of a mental struggle to regain top fitness and playing form and requires a determined approach and perseverance above all else.
Legendary baseball player Hank Aaron once said, "My motto was to always keep swinging my bat. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, I knew that the only way out was to keep swinging."
Sometimes, even a minor adjustment in technique may work wonders in relieving injuries and help in regaining one's touch. Many sportspersons have benefited immensely from the advice of their coaches or their fellow players.
Nowadays, international sports bring along with it high pressure and hectic lifestyle. He or she not only has to quell the challenge of their rivals on the field, but also has to battle with injuries and mental fatigue.
These two factors are potentially dangerous and can pose a serious threat to budding careers. There are many examples of promising young sportspersons who have failed to fulfil their potential.
But in Sania's case, the situation is that there are not many women tennis players in India who are in her league. She will have to fall back on her own trusted methods and the advice of experts to fight her way out of the slump.
Her experiences of playing at the highest levels and against some of the world's best players should stand her in good stead and provide her the confidence that she needs right now.
If Sania manages to come out of these trying times , she can prove her detractors wrong.
A.S.G.
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