Sania in Round Two

Utilising the one-day break in her rain-interrupted opening round match to regroup herself, Sania Mirza rallied to post a facile win over Spain8217;s Anabel Medina Gerrigues at the 600,000 Pilot Pen Tennis tournament at New Haven, USA.

The 28th ranked Indian star, who was trailing 0-1 in the first set on Monday when play was postponed due to rain, defeated Medina, ranked 33rd, 6-3, 6-3 at the Grandstand to advance to the second round yesterday.

Sania, who played with authority, said the delay seemed to help her. 8220;I was actually not feeling very well yesterday Monday, so maybe it was a blessing in disguise that the rain came down,8221; she said.

8220;I took a week of last week I felt I needed it. I feel fresh again and ready for the US Open,8221; she added.

Sania now plays eighth seed Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine.