Sania Mirza has suffered a setback in her race to progress in the Womens ATP rankings when she injured her knee in the Qatar open. Sania Mirza beat Italy’s Romina Oprandi 6-4, 6-3 and after the match felt pain in her right knee.

Sania immediately went in for scans on the knee and later after results it was revealed that there was no ligament damange thankfully. This means she will not have to undergo any surgery, which was feared earlier.

The doctors have suggested an intense physiotherapy and rehabilitation program. Sania is expected to return to training within four to five weeks.