Sania Mirza Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: Sania Mirza Malik

Nickname: Sam

Profession: Tennis Player

Date of Birth: 15 November 1986

Age (as of 2023): 37 Years

Birthplace: Mumbai, India

Zodiac sign: Scorpio

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Hyderabad, India

Religion: Islam

Caste/Sect: Sunni Muslim

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Marriage Date: 12 April 2010

Marriage Place: The Taj Krishna Hotel in Hyderabad

Caste: Sunni Muslim

Age: 37 Years

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EDUCATION

School: Nasr School (a private school chain in Khairatabad, Hyderabad)

College/University: St. Mary’s College, Hyderabad

Educational Qualification: Graduate

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): in centimeters – 173 cm in meters – 1.73 m in feet inches – 5’ 8”

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Hair Colour: Dark Brown

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Separated

Affairs/Boyfriends: Shoaib Malik

Husband/Spouse: Shoaib Malik (Cricketer) (ex-husband) Note: In January 2024, rumors suggested that Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik had divorced after facing marital issues since 2022. Later, in the same month, her father confirmed that Sania had chosen ‘Khula,’ a process where the wife initiates divorce. [2] Hindustan Times [3] The Times of India [4] Mint

Children: Son – Izhaan Mirza Malik (born in October 2018) Daughter – None

Parents: Father – Imran Mirza (a sports journalist) Mother – Nasima Mirza

Siblings: Brother – None Sister – Anam Mirza (The owner of the fashion outlet The Label Bazaar)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Awards, Honours, Achievements: 2004: Arjuna Award 2005: WTA Newcomer of the Year 2006: Padma Shri 2015: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna 2016: Padma Bhushan 2016: Global Icon of the Year at 2016 NRI of the Year Awards, New Delhi 2020: On 11 May, she became the first Indian to win the Fed Cup Heart Award.

MONEY FACTOR

Career Titles (Singles): 1 WTA, 14 ITF

Career Titles (Doubles): 41 WTA, 4 ITF

Career Titles (Mixed Doubles): 3

Cars Collection: • Fiat Palio (signed by Sachin Tendulkar ) • Toyota Supra • BMW • Porsche • Range Rover

OTHER INFORMATION

Turned pro: February 2003

Retirement: In January 2023, Sania Mirza announced that she would retire from professional tennis after playing in the Dubai Tennis Championships 2023 in February. After pulling herself out of the US Open 2022, the Indian ace said, “Honestly, I like to do things on my own terms. So I don’t want to be forced out by injury. I really don’t have the capacity in my mind to emotionally push that much anymore. Priorities change, and now my priority is not to push my body to the limit every single day.” [1] Olympics

Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)

Coach: Imran Mirza (her father) and Roger Anderson

Highest Ranking (Singles): No. 27 (27 August 2007)

Highest Ranking (Doubles): No. 1 (13 April 2015)

Address: She resides in a house in Hyderabad’s Film Nagar

Hobbies: Swimming, Listening to Music, Travelling

Ex-fiance: Sohrab Mirza (Sania Mirza’s childhood friend)

Sports: Cricket and Swimming

Cricketer: Yuvraj Singh

Tennis Player(s): Roger Federer , Martina Hingis

Food: Biryani

Dessert: Ice Cream

Actor(s): Shah Rukh Khan , Salman Khan , Akshay Kumar

Actress: Madhuri Dixit

Film: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Singer(s): Atif Aslam , Arijit Singh

Travel Destination(s): Dubai, Maldives

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Born into a Hyderabadi Muslim family in Bombay, now known as Mumbai, Sania Mirza’s early life was marked by a blend of cultural richness and sporting inclinations. Her family, which migrated to the United States in 1990 before returning to India within two years, was primarily cricket-centric, as revealed by her father, Imran Mirza. Although Imran had played tennis during his college years, it was his passion for cricket that defined the household atmosphere. Imran, a sports journalist who later ran a magazine called “Sports Call” in Hyderabad, eventually transitioned into the printing press business and later became a builder. This diverse background laid the foundation for Sania’s journey in sports.

Sania’s athletic pursuit began at the tender age of six when her father introduced her to lawn tennis at the Nizam Club in Hyderabad. Under the guidance of CK Bhupathi, the father of renowned tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi, she began her training, quickly demonstrating her talent. When the costs of her training became a challenge, Imran sought sponsorship from local businesses, leading to support from GVK Industries and Adidas by the time Sania was just 12 years old. Her father’s hands-on coaching and commitment to her development were pivotal as she transitioned from local courts to professional arenas. After honing her skills at the Sinnet Tennis Academy in Secunderabad, she took her training to the Ace Tennis Academy in the United States, emerging as a formidable junior player.

Sania Mirza’s ascent in tennis was marked by numerous triumphs. As a junior player, she clinched ten singles and 13 doubles titles, notably winning the Girls’ Doubles title at the 2003 Wimbledon Championships with partner Alisa Kleybanova. Her early successes included reaching the semifinals at the US Open Girls’ Doubles and securing significant victories on the senior circuit, particularly in Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, and Manila. Although her debut at the WTA tournament, the AP Tourism Hyderabad Open, ended in a loss, her first international accolade came when she teamed with Leander Paes to win a bronze medal in mixed doubles at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan. This was followed by a remarkable performance at the 2003 Afro-Asian Games, where she garnered four gold medals, solidifying her reputation as a rising star in Indian tennis.

By 2005, Sania’s career flourished as she became the first Indian woman to win a WTA title, achieving this historic feat at the AP Tourism Hyderabad Open. Her momentum continued as she reached the fourth round of the US Open, a groundbreaking achievement for an Indian female player. Recognized for her extraordinary talent, she was named the WTA Newcomer of the Year that same year. As she continued to break barriers — becoming the first Indian woman seeded at a Grand Slam in 2006 — her success only grew. Sania’s accolades included multiple medals at the Doha Asian Games and reaching the finals of the 2011 French Open, where she ultimately claimed her first Grand Slam title in mixed doubles with Mahesh Bhupathi in 2012. Acknowledged as a national icon, she was appointed the brand ambassador for the state of Telangana in 2014 and later became a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia.

Despite facing setbacks, including a right wrist injury that hampered her performance in 2008 and a knee injury that affected her return in 2018, Sania still managed to make a notable comeback in 2020, winning her 42nd WTA doubles title at the Hobart International after a significant break from the sport. She continued to inspire with her resilience and determination, even amid personal challenges. In 2022, as she announced her retirement from professional tennis, Sania reflected on her journey, acknowledging that her body was wearing down and her motivation was waning. Her final appearances were met with both triumph and difficulty, as she competed in the mixed doubles at Wimbledon before stepping away from the game. Beyond tennis, she embraced a new role in the Women’s Premier League as a mentor, showcasing her versatile talents. As her journey continues, Sania remains an influential figure in sports and beyond, not just for her accomplishments on the court but also for her impact as a role model.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.