Sania Mirza-Lucie Hradecka defeated the world number 12 Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands and Chan Hao-ching of Chinese Taipei 7(7)-6(3), 5-7, 11-9 in the round of 16 clash.
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Happy birthday Sania Mirza: India’s greatest female tennis player
Arguably India’s greatest women’s tennis player and arguably the best overall in single’s competition, Sania was born on November 15, 1986, in Mumbai (later shifted to Hyderabad) and from a very young age of 6, started playing Tennis and aimed to make it big in the sport.
Being a mother and professional athlete is challenging but extremely gratifying: Sania Mirza
In an interaction with ANI, Sania opened up on how she sees her run in 2021, hopes from Ankita Raina, the tennis season next year, and much more.
Sania Mirza, husband Shoaib Malik granted Golden Visa by UAE govt
Mirza, 34, who hails from Hyderabad, and Malik, 39, a native of Sialkot in Pakistan, got married in 2010 and have been residents of Dubai for the past several years.
Mohd Azharuddin’s son Asaduddin and Sania Mirza’s sister Anam to marry in Dec
Dressed in a black top and a pink mesh tulle skirt, Anam smiled for the cameras as she wore a ‘Bride-to be’ sash.
Sania Mirza calls India vs Pakistan CWC 2019 ads ‘cringeworthy’
Ahead of the marquee clash, the commercial ads trolling each other, have taken the centre stage now.
Watch: Mary Kom, Sania Mirza, Juhi Chawla unite for Ananya Birla’s ‘Unstoppable’
Mumbai: India’s ace boxer Mary Kom, tennis star Sania Mirza and actress Juhi Chawla have come together for pop star Ananya Birla’s new single “Unstoppable”. The video features 14 women together. Apart from the mentioned names, it includes Neerja Birla, Aparna Popat, Pooja Hegde, Gabriella Demetriades, Kanika Kapoor, Anusha Dandekar,[Read More…]
Pray for peace instead of spreading more hate: Sania Mirza
Hyderabad: Terming February 14, the day of the Pulwama attack when over 40 CRPF jawans were killed, as black day for India, tennis star Sania Mirza on Sunday called for praying for peace instead of spreading more hate. Sania, who is married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, said that CRPF[Read More…]
Sania Mirza spotted with baby Izhaan
Sania Mirza was seen entering Mumbai city with her baby boy Izhaan comfortably secured in her arms. Sania Mirza was seen in a grey jacket, black top and blue pants with white shoes. She accesorised her look with a pair of sunglasses. Sania’s son Izhaan Mirza Malike was tucked in[Read More…]
Sania Mirza, Shoaib blessed with son; named Izhaan Mirza-Malik
Hyderabad: Tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, who were blessed with a son on Tuesday morning, have named the little one Izhaan Mirza-Malik. The first name means God’s gift, as the parents feel that he is truly one. Sania delivered the baby in Rainbow Hospital here under[Read More…]
It’s a baby boy for Sania Mirza, Shoaib Malik
Tennis player Sania Mirza and Pakistan Cricketer Shoaib Malik were blessed with a baby boy on Tuesday morning. Taking the joy to Twitter, the new father confirmed the news, saying “Excited to announce: It’s a boy, and my girl is doing great and keeping strong as usual #Alhumdulilah. Thank you[Read More…]
Service tax department issues notice to Sania Mirza
Indian star sportsperson, Sania Mirza has been summoned by the Service Tax department in connection with alleged non-payment or evasion of Service Tax. Principal Commissioner of Service Tax office here issued the notice on February 6 and the date to appear before it in person or by an authorised agent[Read More…]
War of words in India’s tennis arena, Sania and Bopanna hit back to Paes
A twitter war seems to be brewing between the three tennis aces of India. While Leander Paes’ remarks on India’s combinations for the last two Olympics after the Davis Cup tie against Spain in New Delhi have been particularly scathing, even Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna have been quick to[Read More…]
Nadal becomes 1st tennis star to play under closed roof
Raefal Nadal and Andreas Seppi got themselves etched in history as they became the first tennis players to have played under closed roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday. To avoid any delay in matches due to rains, the US Tennis Association (USTA) has spent $150 million on the retractable roof at[Read More…]
Rio Olympics: Recap of Indian performances on Day 8
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Indian contingent participating in the Rio Olympics, saying the country is proud of their “endurance, determination and dedication”. Taking to Twitter on Saturday, he added that victory and setbacks are a part of life. “I urge all athletes who have their games remaining to[Read More…]
Rio Olympics 2016: Day 7 round up
On day 7 at the Rio Olympic village, Indian tennis stars Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna entered the semi-final round of the mixed doubles tennis event. Mirza/Bopanna, who have paired for the first time, defeated the Great Britain’s Andy Murray and Heather Watson in the quarterfinal match in straight sets[Read More…]
Rio Olympics 2016: Day 6 round up
On the sixth day in Rio, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna held the medal hopes high. Mirza, who has paired with Bopanna for the first time in the mixed doubles, was on a winning crusade. The first time partners defeated Australia’s Samantha Stosur and John Peers in straight sets 7-5,[Read More…]
Rio Olympics 2016: Day 5 round up
On the 5th day of Olympics, Indian archers Bombayla Devi Laishram and Deepika Kumari advanced to the women’s individual pre-quarterfinals. In round 64, Bombayla Devi Laishram registered a win by 6-2 against Austria’s Laurence Baldauff. Later, she defeated Taipei’s Lin Shih-Chia—a silver medalist at 2015 World Archery Championships by margin[Read More…]
Don’t lose hope; here’s a list of athletes we can still count on at Rio
Even though India has not opened its medal account at the Rio Olympics and we have already witnessed the fall of some big athletes and teams, here’s a list of some other athletes we can count on. Dipa Karmakar: Dipa has risen to global fame after she executed the ‘Vault[Read More…]