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Sania to partner Pierce

CHENNAI JAN. 13. India's teenage tennis sensation, Sania Mirza is to partner two-time Grand Slam winner, Mary Pierce for the doubles event in the WTA Indian Open to be held at the S.A.A.P. tennis facility, L.B. Stadium complex in Hyderabad from February 3 to 8.

The Indian girl, the Asian junior champion, has received a doubles wild card to feature in the main draw of what will be the first ever $140,000 competition to be staged in the country, according to a press release from Perfect Relations.

Ranked fourth in India, Sania said, "It is an honour to be given a chance to play alongside Mary, one of the world's most popular and successful players. I am grateful for the opportunity, which I am sure will add to my experience and provide a fillip to my career", she said.

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