NEW
YORK
Uberoi qualifies
With her father, Mahesh, frequently calling out from
behind the sideline fence, "Come on, Tiger," Shikha Uberoi, 21,
of Boca Raton, qualified for her first Grand Slam by defeating
Vilmarie Castellvi 6-4, 6-2.
It's the first time since 1996 that a woman of Indian heritage (Laxmi
Poruri) has been in the main draw of the Open and no Indian
woman has won a round here since Poruri in 1989.
Shikha and her 18-year-old sister, Neha, both were in
qualifying, but Neha lost in the first round.
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GO SHIKHA AND CONGRATUALATIONS! You are the best! Dr. John F
MurrayAfter she qualified
she wrote to Dr. John F Murray:
"Thank you so much! Wow ... it's so incredible to be here and
to be playing the way I have been. I couldn't sleep last night I
was so excited! thanks so much for your support.
Shikha
Here is her note in June, 2004:
DEAR DR. MURRAY!!!
How are you? I believe you are in London now. I wanted to tell
you that I won two 10k events back to back. It was great!!! I
was in complete control of my mind and completely relaxed. I
wanted to thank you for your support and belief in me. Thanks
for everything.
Shikha Uberoi - WTA Tour Tennis Professional
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