Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza concluded her illustrious tennis profession the place all of it started, at Hyderabad’s Lal Bahadur Stadium, after enjoying a number of exhibition matches on Sunday, March fifth. As her lengthy and profitable profession got here to an finish, Mirza was visibly emotional. Over practically 20 years on the tennis circuit, Mirza not solely revolutionized tennis in India but in addition impressed numerous younger women all through the nation to take up sports activities and pursue careers in athletics. Mirza has been a trailblazer for girls’s sports activities on the whole.
#MCStan carried out at under25 summit In Bangalore yesterday ,additionally visited Hyderabad for Sania Mirza’s farewell Match , now again to mumbai earlier than 2 Hours of live performance the exhausting-work & Dedication Is phenomenal >>> pic.twitter.com/Z65coU63Pb
— __ ____ ________ ____ (@ItsTeamMCStan) March 5, 2023
An icon of Indian Tennis bids adieu to the Court. Sania Mirza’s grit and brilliance have left an indelible mark on the sport.
Her legacy will proceed to encourage the generations of younger gamers. Thank you @MirzaSania for the non-public invitation to attend remaining memorable second! pic.twitter.com/llAZRifa4h
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) March 5, 2023
#MCStan_ carried out his most seen observe ‘EK DIN PYAAR’ in Hyderabad for Sania Mirza’s Farewell Match. _____n the large crowd begins to bop n sing on this legendary observe! __
What a gesture of respect And admiration for 1 Of India’s biggest Athlete @MirzaSania. pic.twitter.com/VSrs39i1Mc
— _______ ___ (@yogeshrdxreal) March 5, 2023
#MCStan at #SaniaMirza‘s final farewell match in hyderabad
Stan has a present in Mumbai right this moment , however nonetheless went to satisfy #SaniaMirza and carry out for her. #MCStan_ getting the respect he deserves _
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— Stanny_IMCD (@ReheHarsh) March 5, 2023
@MCStanOfficial Visiting Tennis legend @MirzaSania in Hyderabad for Farewell match even Though he has live performance At mumbai.
Sania Mirza the shining gentle of Indian tennis __(2003-2023)__#SaniaMirza X #MCStan pic.twitter.com/I4ucrNZ1dV
— ______ (@RealDevesh7) March 5, 2023
MC ST_N reside efficiency for Sania Mirza for her final farewell match in Hyderabad#MCStan pic.twitter.com/hUvMof2ckf
— Wholelottayedechalemaam (@Saksham09321601) March 5, 2023
#MCStan at #SaniaMirza‘s final farewell match at Hyderabad
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— Mohit (@mohitllb79) March 5, 2023
In her remaining recreation, Mirza performed a number of pleasant matches alongside tennis stars Rohan Bopanna, Ivan Dodig, Cara Black, Bethanie Mattek-Sands, and Marion Bartoli, all of whom have partnered along with her in varied occasions all through her profession. MC Stan delivered a reside efficiency to commemorate the big day in Hyderabad, and Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh was in attendance to witness the historic second. Yuvraj even performed in one of many matches as a part of the celebration of Sania’s exceptional profession.
Sania arrived on the venue in a swanky pink automobile and was greeted by cheering followers, together with outstanding personalities. She turned emotional whereas giving her farewell speech and expressed that enjoying for the nation for 20 years has been her biggest honour. Sania performed two blended doubles exhibition matches and gained each of them. The venue was embellished with banners and placards to honour Sania’s legacy and thank her for the recollections.
Spectators, principally college youngsters, cheered her as she entered the court docket. Rijiju, Telangana minister Ok T Rama Rao, Azharuddin and Yuvraj have been among the many company current on the venue. Sania’s members of the family and associates additionally attended the occasion. After the match, she was felicitated by Rama Rao and Telangana sports activities minister V Srinivas Goud.
Sania expressed that although she could have retired, she’s going to proceed to be a part of tennis and sports activities in India and Telangana. She hoped that her retirement would encourage “many, many Sanias” within the nation. Azharuddin praised her contribution to tennis and expressed that he wished her all the perfect. Several followers expressed disappointment over Sania retiring from skilled tennis.
