The pressure of expectations is part of every sportsperson's life. I have become conditioned to it now and anyway you cannot live up to the expectations of everyone - said Sania Mirza.

July 2008: "Winning an Olympic medal in any discipline is not easy and the women's singles field in tennis is very, very tough. Winning a medal in women's singles or doubles will have to be against all odds."

"But as someone representing the country, it is my duty to do whatever I possibly can to try and achieve this glory for my country," Sania told PTI in an exclusive interview. See the hot Sania Mirza Photos.

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