After winning her first Grand Slam title a day after Yuki Bhambri won the boys’ singles crown, Sania believes the game is poised to reach the next level in India.
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How much of an impact would the two titles (mixed doubles and boys’ singles) at the Australian Open have back home?
Let’s hope a lot. You know, it’s great. I don’t remember the last time when we had so many. I mean, Bhupathi played the men’s doubles finals, we won today, Yuki won. It’s been a great two weeks. Let’s hope a lot more people play, and tennis grows. Hope that Indian tennis gets a fillip from these feats.
On a personal level, what does the win mean?
It’s always a dream to win a Grand Slam. That’s what we all play for. It’s just great. What makes it more special is that it’s with someone who I know for so long and so well. It’s a feeling that you can’t really describe. It’s a dream come true.
On the partnership with Bhupathi
It’s great. What can you say? We’ve been playing for, I think, four or five Slams now. We came very close last year, as well. We did one better this time. We hope to continue.
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