Namaskara, Sania Mirza! RCB’s WPL cricket team welcomes tennis legend
1 year, 10 months ago

Namaskara, Sania Mirza! RCB’s WPL cricket team welcomes tennis legend

Live Mint  

The Women's Premier League will see Royal Challengers Bangalore women's team mentored by Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza. In addition to purchasing all-rounders Sophie Devine for her base price of ₹50 lakh and Ellyse Perry for ₹1.7 crore, RCB spent nearly 50% of their total budget of ₹12 crore on three players in the first marquee set. We are proud to welcome Sania Mirza as the mentor of the RCB women’s cricket team,” the RCB wrote while sharing a video. As she has been a professional athlete for 20 years, her next job is to “try and help young women and young girls believe that sports can be one of the first career choices for them”, the legendary Indian tennis player said after the RCB appointment.

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Right off the bat: A Wknd profile of cricket’s rising star, Smriti Mandhana
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Right off the bat: A Wknd profile of cricket’s rising star, Smriti Mandhana

Hindustan Times  

At ₹3.4 crore, Smriti Mandhana has emerged as the most expensive retention in the 2025 edition of the Women’s Premier League.. It has taken far too long, but women’s cricket is finally being given room to blossom, and Mandhana’s rise is proof of what is possible when sports administration stops ignoring women’s sports. A key shift came in 2014, when …

On the way to becoming a great: Sania on Swiatek
6 months, 3 weeks ago

On the way to becoming a great: Sania on Swiatek

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: On Monday, one of the surest things in tennis, a Rafael Nadal win in the French dirt, came to an end. Some 48 hours after Nadal existed, another player, already a future Hall of Famer of the sport, showed why she is en route to becoming one of the best on this surface. That’s what Iga Swiatek managed to …

WPL gave us more visibility: Sajana
8 months, 1 week ago

WPL gave us more visibility: Sajana

New Indian Express  

Two women cricketers from Kerala have earned their maiden call-up to the senior India squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. If Sajana achieved overnight stardom by pulling off a near-impossible win for her team, Mumbai Indians, by whacking the last ball for a must-have maximum, Asha, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, scripted history by becoming the first Indian …

Women’s Premier League: How Royal Challengers Bangalore flipped the script
9 months ago

Women’s Premier League: How Royal Challengers Bangalore flipped the script

Live Mint  

Sport loves a redemption story. Royal Challengers Bangalore and team captain Smriti Mandhana scripted one on Sunday evening when they lifted the Women’s Premier League 2024 title: from the most underwhelming team in 2023 to unlikely champions a year later. But they had finished on an incredible high—beating 2023 champions Mumbai Indians in their final league game and then the …

WATCH | Virat Kohli's video call to Smriti Mandhana after RCB's WPL 2024 triumph
9 months, 1 week ago

WATCH | Virat Kohli's video call to Smriti Mandhana after RCB's WPL 2024 triumph

India TV News  

Royal Challengers Bangalore recorded an eight-wicket win against Delhi Capitals to clinch the Women's Premier League 2024 title on Sunday. RCB's win also highlighted the men's side's three heartbreaking defeats in three Indian Premier League history. RCB legend Virat Kohli was part of all three IPL final defeats but joined the team's celebrations in the WPL final through a video …

Smriti Mandhana takes RCB to 23-run victory against UP Warriorz in WPL 2024
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Smriti Mandhana takes RCB to 23-run victory against UP Warriorz in WPL 2024

Hindustan Times  

Greeted with rapturous applause at the toss, Smriti Mandhana was all smiles when Royal Challengers Bangalore were beginning their Women’s Premier League campaign in front of home fans last month. On Monday, in what was this season’s last game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the RCB skipper signed off in style as her splendid knock led to a 23-run victory …

Indian sports wrap, February 26
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian sports wrap, February 26

The Hindu  

BADMINTON Indian shuttler Raksha Kandasamy wins Italian Junior singles title Indian shuttler Raksha Kandasamy maintained her dominant run to clinch the Italian Junior singles title, defeating compatriot Ananya Agrawal in the final 21-14, 21-12. -PTI Aakarshi Kashyap wins women’s singles title in Uganda International Challenge Indian shuttler Aakarshi Kashyap beat compatriot Shruti Mundada in the final to clinch the women’s …

From Air Force to Tennis court: S. Sundaram looks to follow Richards Williams’ way to help Tamil Nadu youngsters
10 months, 3 weeks ago

From Air Force to Tennis court: S. Sundaram looks to follow Richards Williams’ way to help Tamil Nadu youngsters

The Hindu  

Sanjai Sundaram, an Overseas Citizen of India, is crystal clear in his role and goal as High Performance Coach for tennis. Appointed by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu on a 11-month contract, Sanjai, born to parents hailing from Tamil Nadu, is eager to make the under-12 and under-14 kids raise their standards. Sanjai will visit the SDAT tennis centres …

Sania Mirza back at Wimbledon; says she doesn’t miss the practice sessions but the competition
1 year, 5 months ago

Sania Mirza back at Wimbledon; says she doesn’t miss the practice sessions but the competition

Hindustan Times  

Sania Mirza might have stepped out of the tennis court after announcing her retirement earlier this year, but the sport refuses to her go. Sania Mirza has won six tennis Grand Slam titles – three in women’s doubles and three in mixed doubles Before her stint at Wimbledon, she made her debut as a commentator during the IPL 2023 tournament …

In your excellence, world saw glimpse of India\'s sporting prowess: Modi to Sania
1 year, 9 months ago

In your excellence, world saw glimpse of India\'s sporting prowess: Modi to Sania

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: "In your excellence, the world saw a glimpse of India's sporting prowess," Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Sania Mirza while congratulating the legendry athlete for her glorious career in which she illustrated that "more women can pursue tennis and excel in it". ".In your excellence, the world saw a glimpse of India's sporting prowess. "But, beyond that, your …

PM Modi praises Tennis star Sania Mirza, says, 'you inspired a generation of athletes'; sportswoman responds
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi praises Tennis star Sania Mirza, says, 'you inspired a generation of athletes'; sportswoman responds

India TV News  

Star Tennis player Sania Mirza on Saturday thanked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi after she received an inspiring letter from him. She announced her retirement from international tennis earlier this year and played the final match of her career at an exhibition held at Lal Bahadur Tennis Stadium in Hyderabad, where the Grand Slam winner had begun her tennis journey …

Smriti Mandhana's Reaction On Being Compared With RCB Legend Virat Kohli
1 year, 9 months ago

Smriti Mandhana's Reaction On Being Compared With RCB Legend Virat Kohli

ABP News  

WPL 2023: Captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore and costliest player in inaugural Women's Premier League auction, Smriti Mandhana, has reacted to comparisons with legend Virat Kohli. Both Mandhana and Kohli wear number 18 jersey for India and franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. Virat Kohli and Smriti Mandhana starrer Bangalore-based franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore is yet to win the Indian Premier League …

In Pics: Sania Mirza bids farewell at place where it began
1 year, 9 months ago

In Pics: Sania Mirza bids farewell at place where it began

Hindustan Times  

In Pics: Sania Mirza bids farewell at place where it began The six-time Grand Slam winner – three in women's doubles and as many in mixed doubles – turned emotional while giving her farewell speech, said the greatest honour for her has been to play for the country for 20 years.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved …

Emotional Sania Mirza bids farewell amid fanfare; vows to work with Telangana govt, SATS
1 year, 9 months ago

Emotional Sania Mirza bids farewell amid fanfare; vows to work with Telangana govt, SATS

The Hindu  

It was an emotional farewell. Stars, ministers and police officer enlighten the event Earlier, joining the tennis stars in the exhibition matches was former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who partnered Bethanie to play against Sania and Dodig. If the first couple of exhibition matches were filled with fun, the mixed doubles match, where Sania partnered one of her most successful …

RCB chairman Mishra: Whatever men’s IPL achieved, WPL will achieve in shorter time
1 year, 9 months ago

RCB chairman Mishra: Whatever men’s IPL achieved, WPL will achieve in shorter time

The Hindu  

Royal Challengers Bangalore was perhaps the first franchise to appoint a talent scout, much before the BCCI announced the Women’s Premier League. As the team gets ready for the season opener against Delhi Capitals on Sunday, Mishra tells Sportstar that whatever success the men’s IPL achieved in one decade, the WPL will achieve that in a much shorter time. It’s …

Sania Mirza, the shining light of Indian tennis
1 year, 9 months ago

Sania Mirza, the shining light of Indian tennis

The Hindu  

Athletes are judged at roughly four stages in their lives. Like Julian Barnes writes in The Sense of an Ending, “history is that certainty produced at the point where the imperfections of memory meet the inadequacies of documentation.” The truly great athletes’ careers militates against this, and Sania Mirza, who recently called it quits at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis …

From Smriti Mandhana to Meg Lanning: Top WPL stars to look out for
1 year, 9 months ago

From Smriti Mandhana to Meg Lanning: Top WPL stars to look out for

Live Mint  

The first match of the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League is scheduled for 4 March and Mumbai Indians will face off against Gujarat Giants at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium. WPL 2023: Top women cricket stars to look out for: Smriti Mandhana: Most expensive player of the WPL will be leading the charge of Royal Challengers Bangalore and …

WPL: Sania Mirza perfect role model, says RCB Director of Cricket Hesson
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL: Sania Mirza perfect role model, says RCB Director of Cricket Hesson

The Hindu  

Sania Mirza is a perfect role model in the sport and her inclusion as Royal Challengers Bangalore’s mentor for the upcoming Women’s Premier League will inspire the team, feels director of cricket Mike Hesson. The 36-year-old six-time Grand Slam winner recently retired from tennis in the Dubai Open and it’s time for her to inspire the RCB women cricketers. “No …

Sania Mirza wins Inspirational Icon award at Sportstar Aces 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Sania Mirza wins Inspirational Icon award at Sportstar Aces 2023

The Hindu  

Sania Mirza won the Inspirational Icon award at the Sportstar Aces Awards at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on Monday. The illustrious career of Mirza and the indelible impact she has left on Indian tennis doesn’t come as a surprise for those who followed her career right from when she was eight and started playing age-group tournaments on the …

Sania Mirza to conclude her 20-year tennis stint with a final game in Hyderabad
1 year, 9 months ago

Sania Mirza to conclude her 20-year tennis stint with a final game in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

Former doubles World No. 1 Sania Mirza will be playing her last-ever tennis match, at the LB Tennis Stadium in Hyderabad as she concludes her illustrious career in the sport, the tennis star announced on Instagram. The first will be a rounders match between two teams, one led by Sania and the other by Rohan Bopanna while the second will …

WTT Star Contender Goa: Sharath Kamal, Sathiyan, Manika Batra Lead Strong Indian Challenge
1 year, 9 months ago

WTT Star Contender Goa: Sharath Kamal, Sathiyan, Manika Batra Lead Strong Indian Challenge

News 18  

Multiple-time Commonwealth Games medallist Achanta Sharath Kamal, G Sathiyan and top woman player Manika Batra will lead India’s challenge in World Table Tennis Star Contender Goa 2023 to be held in Panjim from February 27 to March 5. The WTT Star Contender is the biggest-ever table tennis tournament to be held in India and will see top international stars in …

'Indian Sports Changed With Her': Indian Tennis Fraternity Reflects on Sania Mirza's Incredible Career
1 year, 10 months ago

'Indian Sports Changed With Her': Indian Tennis Fraternity Reflects on Sania Mirza's Incredible Career

News 18  

Sania Mirza played her last match on 21 February in Dubai in a one-sided thrashing in women’s doubles. One of the greatest tennis players to emerge from India or even South Asia, Mirza won six Grand Slams titles including three doubles and three mixed doubles crowns. “Amazing credit to her for what she has done for the sport, for people …

Sania Mirza retirement: Swiatek, Jabeur and others congratulate Indian tennis star on a glorious career
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza retirement: Swiatek, Jabeur and others congratulate Indian tennis star on a glorious career

The Hindu  

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza ended her 20-year-long tennis career at the WTA1000 event in Dubai on Tuesday. READ - Sania Mirza: A peerless legend leaves a lasting legacy The six-time Grand Slam champion received congratulatory messages on social media from the tennis world on a glorious career during which she also became the World No.1 in doubles. Today #IndianTennis …

Sania Mirza: A peerless legend leaves a lasting legacy
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza: A peerless legend leaves a lasting legacy

The Hindu  

She braved the odds and scaled the summit of excellence which few can even dare to dream of. Sania Mirza sharing her victory with her father Imran Mirza, mother Nasima and younger sister Anam at the SAAP stadium in Hyderabad on Feb 12, 2005. | Photo Credit: PTI The illustrious career of Sania and the indelible impact she has left …

Thank You Sania Mirza, Twitter Salutes after Indian Tennis Legend Retires
1 year, 10 months ago

Thank You Sania Mirza, Twitter Salutes after Indian Tennis Legend Retires

News 18  

Sania Mirza ended her magnificent 20-year-long career with a defeat in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/xNzIykOIqH— Mahesh Bhupathi February 21, 2023 End of an era!Today #IndianTennis bids it’s goodbye to the icon who became a role model and inspiration for millionsHappy retirement, @MirzaSania #SaniaMirza #Tennis pic.twitter.com/wgsTkfAe1N — Jhulan Goswami February 21, 2023 …

Sania Mirza Foresees Testing Times for Indian Women's Tennis After Swansong
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza Foresees Testing Times for Indian Women's Tennis After Swansong

News 18  

Sania Mirza said on Tuesday she does not see an Indian talent emerging at the top echelons of women’s tennis in the immediate future, but is hopeful that can change down the road. A former doubles world number one and six-time Grand Slam champion in doubles and mixed doubles, 36-year-old Mirza’s trailblazing journey has inspired countless young people from her …

WTA Dubai Duty Free championship | Sania Mirza ends career with first round defeat
1 year, 10 months ago

WTA Dubai Duty Free championship | Sania Mirza ends career with first round defeat

The Hindu  

A fairytale ending was not there but Sania Mirza bows out of international tennis after achieving unprecedented success and setting high benchmark for the next generation. Sania and her American partner Madison Keys lost 4-6 0-6 to the formidable Russian pair of Vernokia Kudermetova and Liudmila Samsonova in exactly one hour at the WTA Dubai event. Now settled in Dubai, …

Sania Mirza rides into sunset with first round defeat in Dubai
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza rides into sunset with first round defeat in Dubai

India TV News  

Sania Mirza ended her illustrious career with a first round exit at the WTA Dubai Duty-Free Championships on Tuesday. Sania's remarkable career has seen her amass six Grand Slam titles, including three women's doubles with Swiss legend Martina Hingis. New Round Recently, the women's team of Royal Challengers Bangalore announced Sania Mirza as the team's mentor moving forward. RCB also …

WPL 2023: Smriti Mandhana named Royal Challengers Bangalore captain for Women's Premier League
1 year, 10 months ago

WPL 2023: Smriti Mandhana named Royal Challengers Bangalore captain for Women's Premier League

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bangalore have expectedly named senior India batter Smriti Mandhana as their captain for the inaugural Women’s Premier League. The announcement was made through a video shared on the franchise’s social media handles, which had messages from RCB talisman Virat Kohli and current men’s team skipper Faf du Plessis. 18 to another, from one skipper to another, Virat …

WPL 2023: Smriti Mandhana named captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore
1 year, 10 months ago

WPL 2023: Smriti Mandhana named captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore

India TV News  

Smriti Mandhana has been named as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore for Women's Premier League 2023. RCB chairman Prathmesh Mishra said, "Smriti is central to our play bold philosophy and cricketing plans. "It is such a great feeling to see Virat and Faf speak so much about leading RCB, and I would like to thank RCB management for giving …

Women\'s Premier League: Sania Mirza to mentor Royal Challengers Bangalore
1 year, 10 months ago

Women\'s Premier League: Sania Mirza to mentor Royal Challengers Bangalore

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza, who played her last Grand Slam at the Australian Open last month, was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bangalore team as its mentor in the upcoming Women's Premier League. "It is a pleasure for me to join the RCB women's team as a mentor," the winner of six Grand Slam and 43 WTA …

RCB mentor Sania Mirza: ‘Want to work on mental aspect of game with young girls in WPL’
1 year, 10 months ago

RCB mentor Sania Mirza: ‘Want to work on mental aspect of game with young girls in WPL’

The Hindu  

Tennis legend Sania Mirza expressed surprise at being appointed the mentor of Royal Challengers Bangalore for the Women’s Premier League on Wednesday. “I was a little surprised at being offered a mentorship role but I was really excited,” the six-time Grand Slam doubles champion told Sportstar. Asked about the role she wants to play among the cricketers, the 36-year-old, who …

Sania Mirza to mentor RCB in Women's Premier League
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza to mentor RCB in Women's Premier League

The Hindu  

Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza, who played her last Grand Slam at the Australian Open last month, was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bangalore team as its mentor in the upcoming Women's Premier League. "It is a pleasure for me to join the RCB women's team as a mentor," the winner of six Grand Slam and 43 WTA titles …

Royal Challengers Bangalore appoints tennis legend Sania Mirza as mentor of Women’s Premier League team
1 year, 10 months ago

Royal Challengers Bangalore appoints tennis legend Sania Mirza as mentor of Women’s Premier League team

The Hindu  

Royal Challengers Bangalore, on Wednesday, announced the appointment of Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza as the mentor of its Women’s Premier League team for the inaugural season. We are proud to welcome Sania Mirza as the mentor of the RCB women’s cricket team,” RCB announced with a video on its social media platform. Sania, India’s most successful women’s tennis player …

Sania Mirza named mentor of RCB in WPL: Franchise's brand philosophy resonates with my vision
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza named mentor of RCB in WPL: Franchise's brand philosophy resonates with my vision

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bangalore played bold as the franchise appointed Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza as the team's mentor for the Women's Premier League 2023. On her new role as RCB women’s team mentor, Mirza said: “It is a pleasure for me to join the RCB women’s team as a mentor. RCB and its brand philosophy perfectly resonates with my vision …

Smriti Mandhana to lead RCB in Women's Premier League? Mike Hesson says it is 'highly likely'
1 year, 10 months ago

Smriti Mandhana to lead RCB in Women's Premier League? Mike Hesson says it is 'highly likely'

India Today  

India opener Smriti Mandhana became the most expensive player at the inaugural Women's Premier League auction after the Royal Challengers Bangalore snapped her for INR 3.4 crore. RCB's director of cricket operations, Mike Hesson, hinted that Mandhana, who has led India in a few matches, could potentially captain the team in the WPL. Mandhana expressed her excitement on joining RCB, …

Watch: Smriti Mandhana’s reacts on becoming most expensive player for WPL 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch: Smriti Mandhana’s reacts on becoming most expensive player for WPL 2023

Live Mint  

In the opening bid of first ever Women's Premier League, India's star player and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹3.4 crore -- $415,000 approx. This includes India's explosive wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh for ₹1.9 crore, Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry for ₹1.7 crore and Indian bowlewr Renuka Singh for ₹1.5 crore. Here's the viral video: Commenting in …

Smriti Mandhana becomes first player to be sold at WPL player auction 2023; joins RCB for Rs 3.4 crore
1 year, 10 months ago

Smriti Mandhana becomes first player to be sold at WPL player auction 2023; joins RCB for Rs 3.4 crore

Firstpost  

Smriti Mandhana was the first player to be drawn out of the marquee 1 set at the WPL auction and she was bought by RCB for Rs 3.4 crore Smriti Mandhana made history on Monday as she became the first player to be bought at the Women’s Premier League player auction 2023. The India opener was bought by Royal Challengers …

Namaskara Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana thrilled after joining RCB for Rs 3.4 crore in WPL 2023 auction
1 year, 10 months ago

Namaskara Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana thrilled after joining RCB for Rs 3.4 crore in WPL 2023 auction

India Today  

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana said she is excited to join Royal Challengers Bangalore in the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League. Smriti Mandhana was sold for a whopping sum of Rs 3.4 crore as Royal Challengers Bangalore won the bid for the India opener. RCB splashed cash early in the auction, buying Australia's star all-rounder Ellyse Perry for Rs …

‘Super proud…’: Sania Mirza gets an inspiring note from husband Shoaib Malik
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Super proud…’: Sania Mirza gets an inspiring note from husband Shoaib Malik

Live Mint  

As Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza makes her retirement from the Grand Slam official, her husband Shoaib Malik calls her an ‘inspiration for many’ and mentions that he is ‘super proud’ Malik tweeted, you are the much-needed hope for all the women in sports. Mirza, who is married to former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik, has a young son Izhaan …

Super proud of you: Shoaib Malik pens emotional note for Sania Mirza after tennis star's last Grand Slam match
1 year, 10 months ago

Super proud of you: Shoaib Malik pens emotional note for Sania Mirza after tennis star's last Grand Slam match

India Today  

Sania Mirza's husband and Pakistan cricketer Shoiab Malik heaped praise on the Indian tennis star and said he was super proud of her effort at the Australian Open. Mirza's glittering run in Melbourne came to an end as she and Rohan Bopanna failed to win in the mixed doubles final against Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos of Brazil in straight …

History of tennis will be incomplete without you: Harbhajan Singh's tribute to Sania Mirza after her last Grand Slam match
1 year, 10 months ago

History of tennis will be incomplete without you: Harbhajan Singh's tribute to Sania Mirza after her last Grand Slam match

India Today  

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer, former Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis, and former spinner Harbhajan Singh heaped praise on Sania Mirza, who played her last Grand Slam match on Friday, January 27. After the 36-year-old Mirza played her last Grand Slam match, she was showered with wishes from every nook and corner of the sporting fraternity. A sporting icon 🙌 https://t.co/9zwPxcnnYq …

Sania Mirza shares heartfelt message regarding her retirement, says grateful for the memories
1 year, 11 months ago

Sania Mirza shares heartfelt message regarding her retirement, says grateful for the memories

India TV News  

India's legendary player Sania Mirza has shared a heartfelt message, ahead of her retirement this year. The 36-year-old who is set to play her last Australian Open has expressed her gratitude for the last 20 years of her professional career. "As I get ready to play my last Australian Open 18 years after I played my first, and then the …

India's Sania Mirza to Retire after WTA 1000 Event in Dubai in February
1 year, 11 months ago

India's Sania Mirza to Retire after WTA 1000 Event in Dubai in February

News 18  

Sania Mirza, India’s former doubles world number one, said she will call time on her career aged 36 after next month’s Dubai Tennis Championships, after her 2022 retirement plans were delayed due to injury. Mirza, regarded as her country’s greatest women’s tennis player, has won six Grand Slam doubles titles and will compete in her final major this month at …

Sania Mirza to retire after Dubai Tennis Championships in February
1 year, 11 months ago

Sania Mirza to retire after Dubai Tennis Championships in February

The Hindu  

Sania Mirza, India's former doubles world number one, said she will call time on her career aged 36 after next month's Dubai Tennis Championships, after her 2022 retirement plans were delayed due to injury. Mirza, regarded as her country's greatest women's tennis player, has won six Grand Slam doubles titles and will compete in her final major this month at …

Sania Mirza to Retire After February's Dubai Tennis Championships
1 year, 11 months ago

Sania Mirza to Retire After February's Dubai Tennis Championships

The Quint  

"I'm 36, and honestly my body is beat, that is the main reason for it. Priorities change, and now my priority is not to push my body to the limit every single day," the Indian said. A mother to 4-year-old boy Izhaan, Mirza has recently launched a tennis academy in Dubai, which already operates in three locations and will venture …

Sania Mirza announces her retirement from professional Tennis
1 year, 11 months ago

Sania Mirza announces her retirement from professional Tennis

Live Mint  

Sania Mirza has confirmed her retirement from professional Tennis. This is her final appearance at a Grand Slam event after she missed the US Open last year due to an elbow injury. Mirza, regarded as her country's greatest women's tennis player, has won six Grand Slam doubles titles and will compete in her final major this month at the Australian …

Sania Mirza confirms retirement plans, set to draw curtain on career after WTA 1000 event in Dubai
1 year, 11 months ago

Sania Mirza confirms retirement plans, set to draw curtain on career after WTA 1000 event in Dubai

India Today  

Legendary Indian tennis player Sania Mirza has confirmed that she will draw the curtains of her career after the WTA 1000 event in Dubai next month. Speaking with WTA Tour’s website, Mirza said she was going to stop right after the WTA Finals after tearing her tenson before the US Open. “I was going to stop right after the WTA …

During Lockdown, Sania Mirza Asked me to Stay With Her So We Could Prepare For The Olympics: Ankita Raina - News18
2 years ago

During Lockdown, Sania Mirza Asked me to Stay With Her So We Could Prepare For The Olympics: Ankita Raina - News18

News 18  

Indian tennis star Ankita Raina finds herself fortunate and grateful for getting the opportunity to play alongside the legendary Sania Mirza and dreams of replicating the success of her compatriot. With her unprecedented success at the international level including multiple grand slam titles, Mirza became synonymous with tennis in India and is an idol to a generation of budding tennis …

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