It was a hard moment for the Indian tennis player Sania Mirza, when she lost from British Qualifier Anne Keothavong in straight sets, 6-7 (4-7), 1-6, at the first hurdle in Bank of West Classic tennis championship on Tuesday.

Sania was defeated by the 24 year old British number one Keothavong in an hour and 19 minutes. Keothavong is ranked 82 in the world. After her win from Sania, the British palyer will now face the sixth-seeded Italian Marion Bartoli.

Keothavong, who was extremely excited after her victory said, “I knew I had to be solid because Sania can play hot and cold. The longer each point went on, the more I thought I had a chance to win it.”

On the other hand, a dejected Sania mirza, who had not been able to give her best since her wrist surgery in April said, “I feel like the wrist stops whipping. Maybe I'm missing power. Suddenly it stops moving. Maybe the nerves stop firing. It's very frustrating if it's your weapon.”

The Indian Tennis player would be representing India in the Olympics next month. Let’s hope she gets a fair chance there to compensate for her loses.