Sania has the mettle to break into top ten: Venus

Bangalore, Feb 27 (UNI) Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza had a huge potential and the right talent to break into top ten in the world, four time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams has said.

Replying to a questionnaire sent by city-based journalists, the California born 27-year-old said, "I recently played Sania in Australia and it is clear that she is talented and has got huge potential and can reach the top ten on the WTA ladder." She said she was excited to play in Bangalore Open beginning here on March three as she was always fascinated about India. "I am really excited of making my first trip to India which has always fascinated me. I'm sure Serena (Williams) and I will make some plans together. As of how, it seems our father would also be joining us at Bangalore," she said.

She said Indian culture had always fascinated her and she would plan what to do in the 'orient' during her long haul in the air from the US.

Venus, now ranked sixth in the WTA ranking, said her sister had been her toughest opponent thus far as she knew her game better than anyone. "We practiced together since we started playing and I believe she has more weapons than anyone on the tour," she said.

To a question she said she had never been approached by anybody to throw or fix a match.

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