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Sania Mirza ( ˈsaːnijaː ˈmirzaː; born 15 November 1986) is an Indian former professional tennis player. A former doubles world No. 1, she won six major titles – three in women's doubles and three in mixed doubles.
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- Hyderabad Beginnings
- Father’s Role
- A Subcontinent Icon
- Doubles Glory
Mirza’s journey began at the age of six at a sports club in her hometown Hyderabad where, at the time, the courts were made of cow dung which was flattened into a smooth surface and painted upon. “When I started off 30 years ago, no one could picture an Indian girl pursuing tennis as a profession, let alone competing with the best in the world,” Mi...
Imran has successfully coached his daughter for the past 30 years, despite not being trained professionally. He puts it down to a natural acumen for nurturing young athletes, and his love for tennis. From a lack of training facilities and courts, to the struggle of finding sponsors, and the inability of local media to deal with a confident and arti...
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Pakistan’s biggest name on the tennis court, has played against Mirza in mixed doubles. He told Al Jazeera that Mirza, despite the obstacles, opened the door for young girls from South Asia to take up international sports. “Being a Muslim girl in India, it must have been incredibly hardfor her to continue playing at the top le...
Mirza has won 43 major career titles, including three grand slam titles. Her most prolific run came in the 2015-16 season when she paired with former world number one Martina Hingis. The pair won 16 titles, including the three grand slams, topped the women’s doubles rankings and were often termed one of the greatest women’s doubles teams of all tim...
Sania Mirza is, by far, the finest women's tennis player India has produced. A six-time Grand Slam champion, a former world No. 1 in doubles and a four-time Olympian, Sania Mirza scaled new heights for Indian tennis in her illustrious career spanning from 2003 to 2023.
Jan 19, 2022 · Former Wimbledon doubles champion Sania Mirza, one of India's most celebrated sports stars, has announced she will retire from tennis after 2022.
Feb 22, 2023 · Sania Mirza, the first Indian woman to win a WTA singles and doubles title, announced her retirement from tennis after 20 years of playing. She also became the mentor of the women's cricket team in the Indian Premier League, sharing her experience and advice.
Feb 25, 2023 · Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza has retired from the game, ending a professional career that lasted 20 years. Mirza won six doubles Grand Slam titles and 43 major titles in a career that began...
