There are many similarities between Leander Paes and Sania Mirza, who won Wimbledon titles last week, the legendary Martina Navratilova said here Wednesday. (Winning Wimbledon my dream come true: Sania Mirza | ‘honored to share the triumph with India’)
“Leander and Sania, are always trying hard. That in itself has received a lot of games. Without it you can not win. Few people have consistently. Therefore, I would say that there are many parallels between Leander and Sania . They always strive “he said in an interaction held here tonight. (Missed my daughter Aiyana beside me: Leander Paes)
“First, it’s amazing to me that Martina Hingis won his two titles with two Indians. I mean, really. As soon as I saw Martina (Hingis) was playing with Leander (Paes) I thought it a good choice for both them, “he said. (Martina Hingis, Martina Navratilova are special: Leander Paes)
Hingis won the mixed doubles title with Leander Paes and Wimbledon doubles title with Sania women. (Leander Paes continues to learn from Martina Hingis)
Paes is playing great tennis even though it is in his early 40s and had a memorable association with him playing, Navratilova said.
“Leander, obviously, that is 42, may be, is playing great tennis. He loves. He has a passion for the sport? We play together. Each knew what the other is going to do before you actually did. Leander is just fun to watch, a great talent, probably the quickest hands in the sport. Very imaginative, again very passionate. Therefore, it was a pleasure to play with him, “he said.
Sania, who also had many achievements in his career, is not to give the match a fight, he said.
“Sania and would have made a good team too. She does a hell of a ball. She knows where to put the ball, it is always very positive, no matter what. You can not tell who is winning or losing by looking at the face . Because she is always trying. It is a precious commodity, “he said.
Navratilova visited Sania Mirza Tennis Academy here during the day and interacted with some budding tennis players.
Appreciating the installation created by Sania and her family, she said young players were attentive and wanted to work hard.
In response to a question, he said “the double is much more complicated than single” requiring both parties to complement each other.
Ask share the mantra of her life as she has had an illustrious career, Navratilova said it is important to do what you are passionate about.
“Do what you love. I love tennis. Never stop loving her.
That’s why I’m around him yet. Because I know? S a sport that gave me a great life. If you do what you love, you will do well to measure their capacity at any level.
“When I play tennis, I’ll try to be the best tennis player could be. When I play hockey, try to be the best player in hockey,” he said.
