Venus Williams beats Sania Mirza

05 January, 2006

Despite taking a early 2-0 lead, Sania Mirza failed to carry on the tempo and succumbed to former world no. 1 Venus Williams in the Watsons Water Challenge exhibition match being held in Hong Kong.

Venus who took a 11 minute injury break came back charged up and took the match in straight sets 6-3, 6-3.

Sania who has made a confident start in the new year would be hoping to improve her form and would be wanting to put on a good show in the Australian Open scheduled to be held later this month. Sania would be India's hope for the tournament.

Sania Mirza in action at the Watsons Water Challenge 2006 - Photo Gallery