The Indian Tennis sensation Saina Mirza has moved to second round of Family Circle Open Tournament beating America's Alison Riske 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. Sania will face another American Vania King in the next round who ousted 16th seed Russian Vera Dushevina 6-4 7-6(7) in her opening round of the USD 721,000 hard court event.

Currently Sania is positioned at 90th place whereas Vania is on 109th spot in world rankings.

In doubles clash, Sania and her Russian partner Elena Vesnina will take on second seed Americans Lisa Raymond and Liezel Huber in the first round match.

Source (PTI)