Mixed doubles is where our medal hopes truly lie: Sania Mirza

Tennis ace Sania Mirza on Friday asserted that India’s best chance of winning a medal in the sport at the upcoming Rio Olympic Games lies in mixed doubles.

The 29-year-old Sania, who is ranked world number one in women’s doubles, will be partnering Rohan Bopanna in mixed doubles at the sporting extravaganza starting August 5.

Sania was speaking to reporters at the launch of her autobiography titled ‘Ace Against Odds’ here. She was accompanied by actor Parineeti Chopra, who has become a good friend of the tennis star of late.

While she seemed optimistic about India’s chances in mixed doubles, Sania said it would be unfair to expect too much from her women’s double partner Prarthana Thombare.

“Prarthana is a young girl. It is really unfair to just expect her to go there and compete against the best players in the world, I think that the experience for her would be great. I think we will try and get a medal if we can. Hopefully, in the next Olympics, she will get a medal for us.