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Tennis Player

Sania Mirza

Born 15 November 1986 · Maharashtra

Winning six Grand Slam titles in doubles and mixed doubles, including three women's doubles majors.

Sania Mirza 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. From 2003 until her retirement from singles in 2013, she was ranked by the Women's Tennis Association as the No.

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Sania Mirza is the first Indian female tennis player to cross US$1 million in career prize money, reaching over US$7.2 million by retirement.

The Story

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🎾 In 2005, Sania Mirza shocked Indian sports by winning her first WTA singles title in Hyderabad, becoming one of only two Indian women to ever claim a WTA crown.
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🥇 Between 2002 and 2014, Mirza amassed 14 medals across Asian, Commonwealth, and Afro-Asian Games, including 6 golds, showcasing her dominance in multi-sport events over more than a decade.
3🌍 In April 2015, Sania reached world No. 1 in doubles, holding the top spot for 91 weeks and marking a rare milestone for an Indian female athlete in global tennis rankings.
4💥 Her 44-match winning streak with Martina Hingis in 2015-2016 remains one of the longest in doubles history, blending Indian grit with Swiss precision to stun the tennis world.

🏅 Awards & Honours

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Padma Bhushan

🔍 One thing most people don't know

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In 2005, Mirza became the first Indian woman to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam at the US Open, a feat never achieved by Indian women before her.

📸 Through the Years

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🗓️ A Life in Moments

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Birth
Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sania Mirza was born to Hyderabadi Muslim parents before moving to Hyderabad where she was raised.
1986
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Career
Asian Games Bronze with Leander Paes
Sania won a mixed doubles bronze medal partnering Leander Paes, marking her first major international medal.
2002
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Career
Wins WTA Singles Title in Hyderabad
Mirza became one of only two Indian women to win a WTA singles title, a milestone in Indian tennis history.
2005
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Award
Named UN Women’s Goodwill Ambassador
Appointed by the UN to advocate for women's rights in South Asia on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
2013
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Award
Telangana Brand Ambassador
The state government appointed her as brand ambassador recognizing her as an inspiring sports figure.
2014
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Career
Achieves World No. 1 in Doubles
Mirza reached the top of the WTA doubles rankings and, with Martina Hingis, won the Doubles Team of the Year award.
2015
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Career
Retires from Professional Tennis
Sania Mirza retired from professional tennis after competing in the Dubai Tennis Championships.
2023
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👤PERSONAL

Sania Mirza began playing tennis at age 6 on courts made of cow dung in Hyderabad, highlighting the humble beginnings she overcame.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

In 2015, Mirza and Martina Hingis were named WTA Doubles Team of the Year after an unprecedented 44-match winning streak.

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🔍LESSER KNOWN

The Telangana government appointed Sania Mirza as the state’s brand ambassador in 2014, recognizing her as a symbol of regional pride and sportsmanship.

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"If, by returning to the top level of the game after having a child, I was able to inspire even one mother to go back and pursue her dreams, then I have done my job."

— Sania Mirza

🎙️ Speeches & Recordings

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The Making of a Tennis Star: Sania Mirza ft. Nasima & Imran Mirza
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The Making of a Tennis Star: Sania Mirza ft. Nasima & Imran Mirza
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The Making of a Tennis Star: Sania Mirza ft. Nasima & Imran Mirza
Story of Sania Mirza | Indian Tennis Icon
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Story of Sania Mirza | Indian Tennis Icon
Sania Mirza Exclusive On Her Tennis Journey, Personal Life & More | India Today Inspiration
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Sania Mirza Exclusive On Her Tennis Journey, Personal Life & More | India Today Inspiration
Sania Mirza on Fame, Family, Tennis and Her Role as a Mother | The Masoom Minawala Show
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Sania Mirza on Fame, Family, Tennis and Her Role as a Mother | The Masoom Minawala Show
Sania Mirza Reveals What Made Her No.1 In The World
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Sania Mirza Reveals What Made Her No.1 In The World
Be Your Own Cheerleader: Sania Mirza's Message To Young Girls | EXCLUSIVE | CNBC-TV18
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Be Your Own Cheerleader: Sania Mirza's Message To Young Girls | EXCLUSIVE | CNBC-TV18
Exclusive Interview with Sania Mirza: BBC Hindi
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Exclusive Interview with Sania Mirza: BBC Hindi
Sania Mirza - The Inspirational Story of a True Indian Great! | Sania Mirza Biography
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Sania Mirza - The Inspirational Story of a True Indian Great! | Sania Mirza Biography
'I want my daughter to be like Sania Mirza' | The Conversation | BBC News India
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'I want my daughter to be like Sania Mirza' | The Conversation | BBC News India
Sania Mirza speaks up on playing with Federer
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Sania Mirza speaks up on playing with Federer

🌱 What changed because of them

Sania Mirza transformed Indian women’s tennis by breaking into the top 30 singles rankings and dominating doubles globally, inspiring countless young players in India and South Asia. Her appointment as UN Women’s Goodwill Ambassador and Telangana’s brand ambassador expanded her influence beyond sport, contributing to social advocacy and regional pride. Her success helped popularize tennis in India, increasing interest and investment in the sport.

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