In Pics: Sania Mirza bids farewell at place where it began

The six-time Grand Slam winner – three in women's doubles and as many in mixed doubles – turned emotional while giving her farewell speech, said the greatest honour for her has been to play for the country for 20 years.

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By HT Sports Desk
Published on Mar 05, 2023 08:53 pm IST 7 Photos
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With "happy tears", Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza on Sunday ended her path-breaking journey as a player at the place where it all began.(PTI)
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She played exhibition matches featuring Rohan Bopanna, Yuvraj Singh and her 'best friend' Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Ivan Dodig, Cara Black and Marion Bartoli, Sania finally said goodbye to her illustrious career at the Lal Bahadur Tennis Stadium, in Hyderabad, the venue where she signalled her arrival on the big stage with a historic WTA singles title triumph nearly two decades ago.(AP)
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Having arrived at the venue in a swanky red car, the 36-year-old Sania was greeted by cheering fans that also included prominent personalities.(PTI)

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On the occasion, the six-time Grand Slam winner -- three in women's doubles and as many in mixed doubles --, who turned emotional while giving her farewell speech, said the greatest honour for her has been to play for the country for 20 years.(AP)
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Sania, who thanked everyone for supporting her in her journey, said: "The greatest honour for me has been to play for my country for 20 years. It is every athlete's dream to represent their country at the highest level. I was able to do that. I would like to thank everyone, who came to celebrate. I couldn't have asked for a better farewell."(PTI)

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