Sania Mirza

Tennis player Sania Mirza is one of India’s most successful and influential players.
She’s a total champ! She’s won six Grand Slams in both doubles and mixed doubles, and was even the top-ranked player in the world in both categories! She’s also represented India in four Olympics and many other major competitions. She’s an inspiring figure for female athletes in India and a real role model for young athletes.

Basic Information

Full Name	Sania Mirza
Profession	Tennis Player
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	November 15, 1986
Current Age	36 years (as of 2022)
Gender	Female
Place of Birth	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac sign	Scorpio

Physical Stats

Height	5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
Weight	63 kg (139 lbs)
Body Measurements	38-26-36 inches
Shoe size	8 (US)
Eye color	Dark Brown
Hair color	Dark Brown
Race	South Asian
Tattoos on body	Not known
Build	Athletic

Past & Current Relationships:

Father	Imran Mirza (Sports Journalist)
Mother	Nasima Mirza
Siblings	Anam Mirza (younger sister)
Marital Status	Married to Shoaib Malik (Pakistani Cricketer)
Husband	Shoaib Malik
(ex) Lovers	Sohrab Mirza, Mahesh Bhupathi, Shahid Kapoor, Yuvraj Singh, Navdeep Pallapolu
Sexual Orientation	Straight

Sania Mirza married Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik in 2010, after a controversial and publicized affair.
The couple faced opposition from both sides of the border, but they managed to overcome the hurdles and settle down in Dubai.
They have a son, Izhaan Mirza Malik, who was born in 2018.
Sania has also faced criticism for her choice of attire and lifestyle from some Islamic sections of society, but she has always defended her right to freedom and expression.
Divorce?
There have been rumors of a possible divorce between Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. The rumors first surfaced in November 2022 when sources claimed that the couple was living separately after a disagreement. 
Recently, in August 2023, Shoaib Malik modified his Instagram bio, which sparked rumors of their divorce again. 
However, Shoaib denied the reports and said that their marriage is still strong. As of now, there is no official confirmation of their divorce.

Personal Life:

Sania Mirza was born in Mumbai, India, on November 15, 1986. Her father, Imran Mirza, was a sports journalist, and her mother, Nasima Mirza, was a homemaker.
She has a younger sister, Anam Mirza, who is also a tennis player.
Sania spent her childhood in Hyderabad and began playing tennis when she was 6 years old.
Her dad coached her initially and then she got professional trainers.
Sania Mirza completed her schooling at Nasr School in Hyderabad and graduated from St. Mary’s College.
She was a bright student and excelled in both academics and sports.
She won several national and state-level championships in tennis during her school and college years.
She also received scholarships and sponsorships from various organizations to pursue her tennis career.
She turned professional in 2003 and soon made a mark on the international circuit with her powerful forehand and aggressive style of play.
She has achieved many milestones and accolades in her professional journey and has made a lasting impact on sport and society.

Career Information:

Occupation	Tennis Player
Years Active	2003-2023

Sania Mirza started playing tennis when she was just 6 years old, and officially qualified as a professional in 2003.
She became famous after winning the 2003 Wimbledon Championships Girls’ Doubles title with Alisa Kleybanova.
In 2005, she made history as the first Indian woman to make it to the fourth round of a Grand Slam singles event at the US Open.
That same year, she also became the first Indian woman to win a WTA singles title at the Hyderabad Open.
Sania Mirza has had an impressive career, achieving six Grand Slam titles in doubles and mixed doubles, 14 WTA singles titles, and hitting a peak ranking of No. 27 in singles and No. 1 in doubles.
She has gone to the Olympics four times, winning bronze in mixed doubles with Rohan Bopanna in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
She has also won several medals at the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games.
Sania Mirza has encountered plenty of obstacles in her career, like injuries, scandals, and negative remarks.
But she’s battled through them with courage, determination, and resilience.
On top of that, she’s managed to balance her professional and personal life – marrying Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik in 2010 and having their son Izhaan in 2018.
Sania Mirza has been honored with awards and recognition for her tennis success and her influence on society.
She was granted the Arjuna Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Padma Shri Award, and Padma Bhushan Award by the Indian government.
Time magazine even named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2016.
Not to mention, Asiaweek magazine named her one of the 50 Heroes of Asia in 2005.

Net Worth and Income:

Current Net Worth	$26 million
Sources of Income	Tennis, endorsement deals

Sania Mirza has a reported net worth of around $26 million in 2023.
Her income comes mostly from prize money, endorsements, and appearances – she’s made around $7 million from prize money alone, making her one of the country’s top-earning female athletes.
She’s also endorsed big brands & products, like Adidas, Coca-Cola, Hyundai, Nestle, Motorola, Tata Tea, and UN Women.
Sania Mirza has also invested in various businesses and ventures, such as WTA Future Stars, a tennis development program for young girls in Asia-Pacific; Label Bazaar, a fashion exhibition curated by her sister Anam Mirza; The Label Life, an online lifestyle brand co-owned by her along with Malaika Arora Khan and Bipasha Basu; and Sports365.in, an online sports store.

Impact and Legacy:

Sania Mirza made a permanent positive impact on the tennis industry and society at large.
She has inspired millions of young girls and women in India and beyond to pursue their dreams and passions in sports and other fields.
She has also broken many stereotypes and barriers related to religion, culture, and nationality.
Since the start, she has been an active advocate for women’s empowerment, education, health, and peace.
Sania Mirza has also contributed to various humanitarian causes and social initiatives.
She has been a goodwill ambassador for UN Women since 2013, promoting gender equality and women’s rights.
She has also supported various charities and foundations, such as Save the Children India Foundation, PETA India Foundation, Cancer Patients Aid Association Foundation, L V Prasad Eye Institute Foundation, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital Foundation, Smile Train Foundation India Foundation, etc.
Sania Mirza is without a doubt one of the biggest names in Indian sports history.
She’s achieved incredible success and made a real impact on the world.
She’s an inspiration to many who want to pursue their dreams and passions.
Her career spans over a decade and she has achieved many accolades, including six Grand Slam titles.
She is the first Indian woman to win a Grand Slam title and is a role model for young athletes (especially females) making tennis more popular than ever in a cricket-dominant country.

Interesting facts and Trivia

• Sania Mirza was born in Mumbai but her family moved to Hyderabad when she was a few months old.
• She started playing tennis at six and turned professional in 2003.
• In 2005, Sania became the first Indian woman to win a WTA title when she won the Hyderabad Open.
• In 2005, Time magazine named Mirza one of the ‘50 Heroes of Asia’.
• Sania has won six Grand Slam titles in her career (three in women’s doubles and three in mixed doubles).
• Sania Mirza has an honorary degree from Chennai’s MGR Educational and Research Institute University.
• She has also won several medals at the Asian and Commonwealth Games.
• Google Trends show Sania Mirza was the most searched Indian sportsperson in 2010.
• Sania was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2004 and the Padma Shri in 2006.
• In 2016, Sania was appointed as the United Nations Women’s Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia.
• Her first coach was her father Imran Mirza, who gave up a journalism career to guide his daughter.
• Sania is married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and they have a son named Izhaan.
• She has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights and gender equality in sports.
• Sania was the first South Asian woman to be appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations.