Tennis legend Sania Mirza reveals her retirement plan
1 year, 11 months ago

Tennis legend Sania Mirza reveals her retirement plan

The Hindu  

Sania Mirza announced that WTA 1000 event in Dubai in February would be her final competition. The six-time Grand Slam winner in doubles will play her final Major at the Australian Open later this month before hanging up her boots at the Dubai meet. Last year, Sania’s father Imran Mirza said that her Wimbledon appearance, where she lost the mixed doubles semifinal partnering Mate Pavic, would be her final match. Sania also made it clear that after her retirement she wants to focus on her academies in Dubai in addition to the one she set up in Hyderabad, the city where she grew up and learned tennis.

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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 …

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 …

Sania Mirza to do commentary during 2023 French Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Sania Mirza to do commentary during 2023 French Open

The Hindu  

“The role of a broadcaster might well give an opportunity for the fans to know me in a different light after being used to seeing me for so many years as a player”, six-time Grand Slam winner Sania Mirza said in an exclusive interaction with Sportstar via a video-conference on Wednesday. The 36-year-old Sania, who will be the tennis ambassador …

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 …

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 …

Sania Mirza bids goodbye to Tennis with happy tears at place where she began her journey
1 year, 9 months ago

Sania Mirza bids goodbye to Tennis with happy tears at place where she began her journey

India TV News  

Sania Mirza bids goodbye to tennis with happy tears at place where she began her journey India's star tennis player Sania Mirza concluded her journey in the place where she had begun it. By playing in exhibition matches featuring Rohan Bopanna, Yuvraj Singh, and her 'best friend' Bethanie Mettek Sands, Sania finally bid adieus to her illustrious career. The six-time …

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 …

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’s career timeline (1999-2023): Six Grand Slam titles, World No.1 in doubles and more
1 year, 9 months ago

Sania Mirza’s career timeline (1999-2023): Six Grand Slam titles, World No.1 in doubles and more

The Hindu  

Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza bid farewell to the sport at the WTA1000 event in Dubai on February 21, 2023. FROM THE ARCHIVES - Sania Mirza: One last fling at the junior level 2004 - Wins first WTA doubles title at Hyderabad with USA’s Liezel Huber ; six singles titles and two doubles titles on ITF Circuit. | Photo Credit: …

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 …

Sania Mirza: An Indian icon exits the stage
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza: An Indian icon exits the stage

Live Mint  

On 21 February, a cool Tuesday evening in Dubai, Sania Mirza played her last professional match. Mirza is still the highest-ranked Indian in women’s doubles at 28 and made it to the mixed doubles final of the Australian Open last month. Instead of six, I would like to have 12 Grand Slams and be top player in the world in …

Sania Mirza tribute: At her peak, she rose above the rest
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza tribute: At her peak, she rose above the rest

The Hindu  

For a professional athlete, every day is an exercise in the impossible. But Sania didn’t flinch, and with her in-your-face attitude percolating to her tennis, she reached the third round at the Australian Open in 2005 on her Slam singles debut. “That she was in the top-30 in singles, apart from all the doubles highs later, puts her in an …

'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 retires from tennis with first round defeat in Dubai
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza retires from tennis with first round defeat in Dubai

The Hindu  

Sania Mirza closed her glorious career with a first round defeat at the WTA Dubai Duty Free Championships, losing the contest in straight sets along with American partner Madison Keys here Tuesday. Sania and Keys lost 4-6 0-6 to the formidable Russian pair of Vernokia Kudermetova and Liudmila Samsonova in exactly one hour. The 36-year-old Sania, who turned Pro in …

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 …

Sania Mirza exits Abu Dhabi Open in first round
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza exits Abu Dhabi Open in first round

The Hindu  

In the penultimate WTA event of her career, former doubles World No. 1 Sania Mirza and her American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands went down 3-6, 4-6 to Belgian-German duo of Kirsten Flipkens and Laura Siegemund in the first round of Abu Dhabi Open on Monday. The 36-year-old Mirza is set to retire from the sport after WTA1000 event in Dubai, which …

This Indian legend is Anand Mahindra’s ‘Monday Motivation’
1 year, 10 months ago

This Indian legend is Anand Mahindra’s ‘Monday Motivation’

Live Mint  

“She ended her playing career the way she started it: with her hunger to succeed undiminished. Reminds me to keep the desire to excel alive, even at this stage in my career,” wrote Anand Mahindra as he called Sania Mirza his “Monday Motivation”. Mahindra shared his tweet on February 6 while sharing an image of Mirza, along with her quote …

‘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 …

Sania Mirza’s father recalls favourite moments from the six-time Grand Slam winner’s career
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza’s father recalls favourite moments from the six-time Grand Slam winner’s career

The Hindu  

Imran Mirza was in his familiar role, watching from the stands as his famous daughter Sania Mirza and her mixed doubles partner Rohan Bopanna played in the final of the 2023 Australian Open. “Yes, beating Grand Slam champions Martina Hingis, Kuznetsova and Azarenka in singles and beating Dinara Safina just before she became World No. For her part, Sania, winner …

I can now spend more time with my son: Sania Mirza
1 year, 10 months ago

I can now spend more time with my son: Sania Mirza

The Hindu  

Imran Mirza was in his familiar role, watching from the stands his famous daughter Sania Mirza and her mixed doubles partner Rohan Bopanna playing in the final of the 2023 Australian Open, in what was her last Grand Slam appearance, having announced her decision to quit the sport next month. If I cry, these are just happy tears,” Sania said, …

Shoaib Malik's tweet on Sania Mirza creates ripples on social media
1 year, 10 months ago

Shoaib Malik's tweet on Sania Mirza creates ripples on social media

Hindustan Times  

Life is not a fairytale. Sania had won the mixed doubles titles at the 2009 Australian Open and the 2012 French Open with Mahesh Bhupathi and the 2014 US Open with Brazilian Bruno Soares. Rod Laver Arena has really been special in my life and I couldn't think of a better arena to finish my career at in a Grand …

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 …

Shoaib Malik Wishes Sania Mirza on Grand Slam Farewell
1 year, 10 months ago

Shoaib Malik Wishes Sania Mirza on Grand Slam Farewell

News 18  

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik sent the 36-year-old Sania Mirza a heartfelt message following her Australian Open 2023 mixed doubles final loss. Many congratulations on an unbelievable career… pic.twitter.com/N6ziDeUGmV— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 January 27, 2023 Mirza and mixed doubles partner Rohan Bopanna went down to the Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos 7-6, 6-2 in the finals of the …

Sania Mirza’s last Grand Slam: From Abhinav Bindra to Mithali Raj, tributes pour in for Indian tennis legend from sports community
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza’s last Grand Slam: From Abhinav Bindra to Mithali Raj, tributes pour in for Indian tennis legend from sports community

The Hindu  

The all-Indian pair of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna went down 6-7, 2-6 to the Brazilian duo of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos in the Australian Open mixed doubles final at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Friday. No, thank you @MirzaSania 💜#AusOpenpic.twitter.com/VLPJb5CUXp — wta January 27, 2023 Here’s how the sporting community reacted to her final Grand Slam …

Sania Mirza Bids Farewell to Grand Slams: Anil Kapoor, Farah Khan, Gauahar Say 'So Proud'
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza Bids Farewell to Grand Slams: Anil Kapoor, Farah Khan, Gauahar Say 'So Proud'

News 18  

Sania Mirza, India’s tennis icon bid a teary farewell to Grand Slam career. Sharing a photo of Sania, the actor wrote, “Congratulations @MirzaSania on an amazing journey that has left a mark in history and inspired millions of athletes, and thank you for always making India so proud! Congratulations @MirzaSania on an amazing journey that has left a mark in …

Australian Open 2023: Sania Mirza Displays Flashes of the Old in Last Grand Slam Match
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Sania Mirza Displays Flashes of the Old in Last Grand Slam Match

News 18  

As Sania Mirza made her way to the interview room, there was a common question from many: ‘Why are you retiring?’ And it was a fair question despite the outcome of her most recent match – a 6-7, 2-6 defeat to Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos in the final of the mixed doubles event at the Australian Open. I think …

Sania Mirza loses Australian Open mixed doubles summit clash in final Grand Slam
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza loses Australian Open mixed doubles summit clash in final Grand Slam

The Hindu  

The all-Indian pair of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna went down 6-7, 2-6 to the Brazilian duo of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos in the Australian Open mixed doubles final at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Friday. SANIA MIRZA/ROHAN BOPANNA VS LUISA STEFANI 2023 AUSTRALIAN OPEN MIXED DOUBLES FINAL HIGHLIGHTS This was the final Grand Slam match of …

Watch: Sania Mirza breaks down in tears while recalling glorious career after defeat in Australian Open final
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch: Sania Mirza breaks down in tears while recalling glorious career after defeat in Australian Open final

India Today  

Sania Mirza broke down in tears during her post-match interview after losing the final of the mixed doubles in the Australian Open 2023. Mirza and 42-year-old Rohan Bopanna fought hard, but lost 6-7, 2-6 to the Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos at the Rod Laver Arena. Mirza finished her illustrious career with six doubles titles and didn’t …

Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna lose in Australian Open 2023 mixed doubles final
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna lose in Australian Open 2023 mixed doubles final

Firstpost  

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza’s last dance at a Grand Slam ended with a heartbreak defeat in the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open on Friday in Melbourne. Sania and her Indian mixed doubles partner Rohan Bopanna lost to Brazilians Rafael Matos and Luisa Stefani 7-6, 6-2 in the final. “My professional career started in Melbourne… I couldn’t think …

Sania Mirza delighted to play Australian Open final in front of son Izhaan: Never thought I would be able to do that
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza delighted to play Australian Open final in front of son Izhaan: Never thought I would be able to do that

India Today  

Sania Mirza had tears in her eyes after she pulled the curtains down on her Grand Slam career on Friday, January 27. “My professional career started in Melbourneâ€æ I couldn’t think of a better arena to finish my career at.” We love you, Sania âä️@MirzaSania â€â #AusOpen â€â #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/E0dNogh1d0 — #AusOpen January 27, 2023 Back in 2005, Sania, who …

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 …

You've given everything to tennis and women's sports: Mithali Raj doffs her hat to Sania Mirza after Grand Slam career
1 year, 10 months ago

You've given everything to tennis and women's sports: Mithali Raj doffs her hat to Sania Mirza after Grand Slam career

India Today  

Former Indian batter Mithali Raj heaped praise on Sania Mirza after the latter played her last Grand Slam match of her career. Mithali, who retired from international cricket last year, lauded Sania for contributing to the development of women’s sports. pic.twitter.com/iUFygrt4D4 — Mithali Raj January 27, 2023 Back in 2005, Sania advanced to the fourth round of the US Open …

Sania Mirza's Grand Slams career ends with six titles; bows out after losing Australian Open final
1 year, 10 months ago

Sania Mirza's Grand Slams career ends with six titles; bows out after losing Australian Open final

India TV News  

Sania Mirza's Grand Slams career concluded with six titles after she and Rohan Bopanna were unable to lift the Australian Open mixed doubles title on Friday. Prior to this final Major tournament, Sania had already won three women's doubles and three mixed doubles titles. She went on to say that she never thought that she would play a Grand Slam …

'The Last Dance': Sania Mirza's Priceless Post After Her Last Women's Doubles Match at Australian Open
1 year, 11 months ago

'The Last Dance': Sania Mirza's Priceless Post After Her Last Women's Doubles Match at Australian Open

News 18  

Indian Tennis superstar Sania Mirza on Sunday played her last women’s doubles match at the ongoing Australian Open 2023 as she and her partner Anna Danilina from Kazakhstan lost in the second round. Sharing a picture of herself from her final women’s doubles match, Sania came up with a priceless caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by …

Australian Open 2023: Sania Mirza and Anna Danilina Lose in Second Round
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Sania Mirza and Anna Danilina Lose in Second Round

News 18  

Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza and Kazakhstan’s Anna Danilina, who are seeded eighth, lost 4-6, 6-4, 2-6 to Alison Van Uytvanck and Anhelina Kalinina in the second round of the women’s doubles at the Australian Open on Sunday. SANIA MIRZA BOWS OUT OF WOMENS DOUBLESOur legend lost her 2nd round match with Anna Danilina by a scoreline of 4-6 6-4 …

Australian Open 2023: Sania Mirza advances to second round of women's doubles in her last Grand Slam
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Sania Mirza advances to second round of women's doubles in her last Grand Slam

India TV News  

India's legendary player Sania Mirza advanced to the second round of the Australian Open 2023 in the women's doubles on Thursday. Sania and her Kazakh partner Anna Danilina defeated Hungary’s Dalma Galfi and American Bernarda Pera 6-2 7-5 in a game that lasted for one hour and 15 minutes. Sania, a six-time Major champion, has announced that the Australian Open …

Sania Mirza begins final Australian Open campaign with win in women’s doubles opening round
1 year, 11 months ago

Sania Mirza begins final Australian Open campaign with win in women’s doubles opening round

The Hindu  

Sania Mirza began her final Australian Open campaign on a winning note as the Indian and her Kazakh partner Anna Danilina defeated the American-Hungarian duo of Bernarda Pera and Dalma Galfi 6-2, 7-5 in the opening round of women’s doubles on Thursday. However, the eighth seeds came back from 0-40 down on Pera’s serve to make it 40-all before Sania …

Sania Mirza bids adieu to Tennis, says Dubai Open to be her last professional assignment
1 year, 11 months ago

Sania Mirza bids adieu to Tennis, says Dubai Open to be her last professional assignment

The Hindu  

Tennis ace Sania Mirza, through a social media post on Friday, reveled her plans of retiring from professional Tennis at the conclusion of the Dubai Open in February this year. “As I get ready to play my last Australian Open 18 years after I played my first, and then the Dubai Open in Feb, I have so many emotions flashing …

Australian Open 2023: Sania Mirza pens emotional note ahead of her final Grand Slam tournament
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Sania Mirza pens emotional note ahead of her final Grand Slam tournament

India Today  

Indian tennis great Sania Mirza confirmed she would hang up her boots after the Dubai Open in February 2023 in an emotional post ahead of her final Grand Slam appearance at the Australian Open. Sania, 36, will compete in doubles at the Australian Open along with Kazakhstan’s Anna Danilina while she is expected to pair with Rohan Bopanna for the …

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 …

Sania Mirza begins farewell season with a loss
1 year, 11 months ago

Sania Mirza begins farewell season with a loss

The Hindu  

Sania Mirza began her farewell season on the WTA Tour with a first-round loss in doubles at Adelaide International 2 on Monday. Sania and her Kazakh partner Anna Danilina went down 6-3, 3-6, to the top-seeded Czech-Australian pair of Barbora Krejcikova and Storm Hunter. In an interview with the WTA website on Friday, Sania announced that WTA 1000 event in …

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 …

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