Tag: Sania
Sania wins ‘war’ with Shoaib
NEW DELHI - Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who had jokingly tweeted she was at 'war' with husband -- and former Pakistan cricket captain -- Shoaib Malik, praised the defeated semi-finalists on Thursday. Mirza, as well as Indo-Pak tennis partners Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, had cheered on their teams from the United States where all had been involved in the Miami Masters tournament. "Bad luck to Pakistan..fantastic win by India but job only half done..one more to
Pak-India clash – Sania caught in battle of loyalty
NEW DELHI - A mini-battle of loyalty is simmering between star couple Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik as India gear to take on Pakistan in a high-voltage World Cup semi-final clash next week. Mirza, India's top-ranked women's tennis player, will be rooting for her country despite her marriage to former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik.
"I support India and Shoaib will support Pakistan as usual! The war is on," Mirza wrote on her Twitter account from Miami where she is taking
"I support India and Shoaib will support Pakistan as usual! The war is on," Mirza wrote on her Twitter account from Miami where she is taking
Sania practices in Dhaka
DHAKA - Visiting Indian tennis star Sania Mirza had a practice session at the Ramna Tennis Complex on Wednesday. She reached Dhaka on Tuesday with her husband Shoaib Malik, the Pakistani cricket star playing for Dhaka Mohammedan.
Earlier, the Hyderabad star asked permission for practice from the authorities. The general secretary of Bangladesh Tennis Federation welcomed her at the complex.
She came to the court at 3:30pm and practiced for quite a while. Malik was also
Earlier, the Hyderabad star asked permission for practice from the authorities. The general secretary of Bangladesh Tennis Federation welcomed her at the complex.
She came to the court at 3:30pm and practiced for quite a while. Malik was also
Sania to face Henin
MELBOURNE - Indian tennis star Sania Mirza will face former World No.1 Justine Henin in her first round match of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.
Despite the tough opponent, the 24-year-old is confident that she will be able to put in a good show.
"I couldn't have imagined a tougher opponent than Justine in the main draw," Sania said."She is a great player, has huge experience, she is one of the greats of the game. I have nothing to lose. I'll go out there and
Despite the tough opponent, the 24-year-old is confident that she will be able to put in a good show.
"I couldn't have imagined a tougher opponent than Justine in the main draw," Sania said."She is a great player, has huge experience, she is one of the greats of the game. I have nothing to lose. I'll go out there and
Star To Watch : Sania Mirza
All eyes will be on Indian tennis star Sania Mirza when she plays in the final of women's singles against Australian opponent at R.K. Khanna Tennis Complex on Saturday, October 9. The 24-year-old from Hyderabad staged a grand recovery after losing the first set to get the better of Australia's Olivia Rogowska 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the first of the semi-finals.
"That was a fantastic win. My heart is beating really fast. It hasn't sunk in," said a delighted Sania Mirza. "I'm happy with
"That was a fantastic win. My heart is beating really fast. It hasn't sunk in," said a delighted Sania Mirza. "I'm happy with
