Sania Mirza
Tennis player and Grand Slam champion
Born
November 15th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
India
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A prominent tennis player from India, this individual achieved significant success in both singles and doubles formats. Winning six Grand Slam titles, including three in mixed doubles, paved the way for recognition on the international stage. Reaching the third round in singles at the Australian Open and attaining a career-high singles ranking of World No. 27 further showcased notable skills. Victory at the 2016 Summer Olympics in women's doubles brought pride to the nation, as did a total of 23 WTA titles in various tournaments. Throughout her career, this athlete represented India in multiple international events and contributed to raising the profile of tennis in the country.
Winning six Grand Slam titles
Winning a bronze medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics
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