US Open: ‘My Son Keeps Me Going’
“I’m just happy playing with my son. When we are on court, we fight to win but we also try to enjoy ourselves.”
· PREM KUMAR
A day after winning her first ever HSBC BWF World Tour match – alongside son Misha – at 65 years and two months, Svetlana Zilberman said she has no plans to quit anytime soon.
“My son’s career keeps me going. While he plays professionally, I have to help him warm up and practice. It also keeps me in good shape. As long as Misha is active on the circuit, I will be too,” said the Belarus-born Israeli after the 21-10 21-8 YONEX US Open 2023 second round mixed doubles loss to Mathias Thyrri/Amalie Magelund.
Svetlana, who has been partnering Misha since 2006 after “failing to find” him a suitable partner, finally picked up a World Tour victory, 21-17 24-22, against Canadians Daniel Zhou/Jackie Dent in the first round on Wednesday.