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New Delhi: She was forced to partner Leander Paes during the 2012 London Olympics but this time around world No. 1 doubles player Sania Mirza has “conveyed” her decision to AITA top brass about her preferred mixed doubles partner at the Rio Games.
“I have already spoken to AITA and conveyed my decision on the Olympic issue. They have a meeting on the 11th (June) and let’s wait for that,” Sania said here on Thursday.
Asked if she would divulge as to what transpired during her discussions with AITA bosses, Sania said a curt no. “No, I won’t,” was her reply.
It’s no secret that Sania and Rohan Bopanna are likely to pair in mixed doubles, the category where India have the best chance of winning a medal.
Looking resplendent in a black evening gown, as soon as Sania entered the ceremony hall, funnily enough, the other main protagonist in the Rio tennis saga, Leander, too dropped in, looking dapper in a black suit.
For Sania, the focus has now completely shifted to Wimbledon where she and Martina Hingis will be defending their women’s doubles title.
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Winning every tournament is a difficult thing. But it’s a pleasure being defending champions and there is pressure also. There was pressure first time also and it will be no different. We will take one match at a time,” said the world No 1.
The duo had a 41-match winning streak that was broken in February this year, but Sania is confident that they will be able to keep the level up.
