DFS Classic: Sania Outplayed in 2nd Round

Sania Mirza's return to competitive cricket from injury ended in agony today in USD 200,000 WTA DFS Classic in Birmingham. Sania, seeded sixth, went down 3-6 0-6 to New Zealand's no. 1 player Marina Erakovic within an hour's time.

Sania had been laid low by a wrist injury that needed to be operated upon in the US. She was taking the advantage of Birmingham grasscourt event as a part of her buildup to Wimbledon starting next week.

Sania was handed a bye in the first round here, but she never found her footing in today's match and was outplayed by her Kiwi opponent in all departments of the game.

She has teamed up with American Bethanie Mattek in the doubles, and the fourth-seeded pair will be up against Natalie Grandin of South Africa and American Raquel Kops-Jones in the opening round.