Sania keen to inspire young players

MUMBAI, JANUARY 24 (PTI)

Indian sports' new pin-up girl Sania Mirza said she is keen to inspire a whole new generation of Indian players.
The 18-year-old became the first Indian woman to reach the third round of a Grand Slam.
"There are a lot of talented youngsters in our country and I would like to inspire them to do well on the international scene," Sania said on her arrival from the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Barring a handful of media personnel, there was less of the throng that normally greets the senior cricket team at the Chattrapati Shivaji International Terminal.

Thanking her family members, coaches and the fans for their support, Sania said she was revising her targets for the year.
"Before the Australian Open, my goal was to break into the top 100 in world rankings. But this performance has given me confidence and my aim would be to break into the top 50 before the end of the year," Sania said.