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Sania scores a double

Source: PTI
October 10, 2004 12:32 IST
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Adding one more feather to her cap, Sania Mirza scored a grand double in the US $25,000 ITF women's tournament in Nigeria by winning the singles and doubles titles.

Sania stretched to beat third seed Dissany Dabek of the United States 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 to win the singles crown.

Sania collected 28 points, including three bonus points from this tournament which is her first ever US $25,000 title.

Sania and partner Sherry Stevens of New Zealand then beat Chanelle Sheepers and R De Beers of South Africa in straight sets 6-1, 6-4 to win the double titles.

After winning the first set 6-3 in the singles match, Sania's game took a downward slide which was capitalised by the American and Sania lost 5-7.

Making amends to her game Sania stood her ground to wardoff the third seed 6-3 and emerge champion.

Earlier, Sania and Stevens made light of the South African challenge in the doubles match to win the first set with ease dropping a solitary game.

The little resistance shown by the South African pair was thwarted with skill in the second set at 6-4 to take the doubles crown.

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