‘It’s difficult!’
Tennis sensation Sania Mirza recalls her depressive days when she went off the tennis court due to a nasty injury
Back in Mumbai to participate in a training camp, tennis player Sania Mirza says that she has now put her injuries behind her and is ready to start off the block again.
“I’m here in Mumbai for a conditioning camp so that I’m fit and ready for the coming season starting with build-up tournaments to the Australian Open in Auckland and Hobart. So, basically it’s a lot of fitness work since I’ve recuperated from my knee injury,” says the most glamorous tennis player from India.
Sania says that she is in Mumbai for another week before she zooms off again for a month-long playing season. “I’m here for another 10 days before we set out for Auckland. Apart from fitness and training, I’m making it a point to catch up with family and friends here in Mumbai,” she smiles.
The tennis player admits that it’s very hard not to get engulfed by depression when your good run is cut short by a nasty injury. She admits that the last few months have been her toughest. More so, when the doctor tells you that you need a surgery.
“It’s difficult not to be playing tennis especially when you’re on a good run, but I guess having played 160 odd matches in the last year , took its toll. It is tough for sure, having gone through three surgeries before the age of 25. We try and manage injuries as much as possible but at the end of the day, it’s inevitable particularly in a physical sport like tennis!” she reflects.
It’s her family, says the tennis champ, who rallied around when she felt low. “I have my husband and my family around for support. Shoaib (Malik) being a sportsperson himself, understands the emotions that one goes through during an injury lay off; so it definitely becomes easier to come through it, in my case. Also, the motivation of getting back to playing tennis is always there,” Sania reveals.
Now what she’s been married for some time, are there any plans to start a family? Without elaborating on it, Sania says, “I just wish for a healthier 2012 for all. Apart from the Grand Slams, we have the Olympics and the Fed Cup to look forward to next year, so we’ll be taking it one step at a time!”
Tennis sensation Sania Mirza recalls her depressive days when she went off the tennis court due to a nasty injury
Back in Mumbai to participate in a training camp, tennis player Sania Mirza says that she has now put her injuries behind her and is ready to start off the block again.
“I’m here in Mumbai for a conditioning camp so that I’m fit and ready for the coming season starting with build-up tournaments to the Australian Open in Auckland and Hobart. So, basically it’s a lot of fitness work since I’ve recuperated from my knee injury,” says the most glamorous tennis player from India.
Sania says that she is in Mumbai for another week before she zooms off again for a month-long playing season. “I’m here for another 10 days before we set out for Auckland. Apart from fitness and training, I’m making it a point to catch up with family and friends here in Mumbai,” she smiles.
The tennis player admits that it’s very hard not to get engulfed by depression when your good run is cut short by a nasty injury. She admits that the last few months have been her toughest. More so, when the doctor tells you that you need a surgery.
“It’s difficult not to be playing tennis especially when you’re on a good run, but I guess having played 160 odd matches in the last year , took its toll. It is tough for sure, having gone through three surgeries before the age of 25. We try and manage injuries as much as possible but at the end of the day, it’s inevitable particularly in a physical sport like tennis!” she reflects.
It’s her family, says the tennis champ, who rallied around when she felt low. “I have my husband and my family around for support. Shoaib (Malik) being a sportsperson himself, understands the emotions that one goes through during an injury lay off; so it definitely becomes easier to come through it, in my case. Also, the motivation of getting back to playing tennis is always there,” Sania reveals.
Now what she’s been married for some time, are there any plans to start a family? Without elaborating on it, Sania says, “I just wish for a healthier 2012 for all. Apart from the Grand Slams, we have the Olympics and the Fed Cup to look forward to next year, so we’ll be taking it one step at a time!”
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