The first ever Indian tennis star 'Sania Mirza" bids farewell after the final match of Australian open championship. She reached to the finals alongside Rohan Bopanna but couldn't end her career on a victory and gets defeated from the Brazilian pair (Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos). However, she has made a significant impact on the world of tennis
Sania Mirza was born in Mumbai, India, on November 15, 1986, and began playing tennis at a young age. She began her professional career in 2003 and quickly established herself as one of the top players in India. She reached her career-high ranking of No. 1 in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) doubles rankings in April 2015. Along with her doubles partner, Martina Hingis, she won 10 titles, including the 2015 WTA Finals, and three Grand Slam titles, the 2015 Australian Open, the 2015 French Open and the 2016 US Open.
In addition to her success in doubles, Sania Mirza has also had a successful career in singles. She reached her career-high ranking of No. 27 in the WTA singles rankings in 2007, and has won six singles titles on the WTA Tour. Mirza's success on the court has earned her numerous accolades and awards, including the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, in 2016, and the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2006.
Sania Mirza has been married to former Pakistani cricketer, Shoaib Malik, since April 2010. The couple have a son together, named Izhaan Mirza Malik. She has been open about the challenges she has faced as a female athlete, particularly in terms of balancing her career and personal life. She has spoken out against the societal pressure placed on women to prioritize marriage and family over their careers, and has been an advocate for women's empowerment and gender equality.
Sania Mirza has also been open about her struggles with injuries and the impact they have had on her career. Despite these challenges, she has remained determined to continue playing and competing at the highest level. She has used her platform as a professional athlete to inspire and empower young women, particularly in India and Pakistan, to pursue their dreams and ambitions, regardless of societal expectations or obstacles.
Off the court, Sania Mirza is known for her philanthropy and social activism. She has been involved in various charitable organizations and foundations, including the Smile Train India, an organization that provides free cleft lip and palate surgery to children in need, and the Sania Mirza Tennis Academy, which provides tennis training to underprivileged children in India.
In conclusion Sania Mirza is an accomplished professional tennis player and an accomplished philanthropist, who has made a significant impact on the world of tennis, and has also made a positive impact in the lives of many people through her philanthropic efforts.
