| Biography/Wiki | |
| Full Name | Sania Mirza Malik |
| Nickname | Sam |
| Date of Birth | 15 November 1986 |
| Age | 39 Years (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hometown | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Profession | Former Professional Tennis Player |
| Known For | Tennis, Grand Slam Titles, World No. 1 Doubles Ranking |
| Years Active | 2003–2023 |
| Religion | Islam |
| Caste/Sect | Sunni Muslim |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Current Residence | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Address | Film Nagar, Hyderabad |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | 5 Feet 8 Inches (173 cm) |
| Weight | 57 Kg |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Athletic |
| Playing Hand | Right-Handed |
| Backhand | Two-Handed |
| Tennis Discipline | Singles and Doubles |
| Turned Professional | February 2003 |
| Family | |
| Father | Imran Mirza (Sports Journalist, Sports Magazine Publisher and Builder) |
| Mother | Naseema Mirza (Printing Business) |
| Siblings | Younger Sister – Anam Mirza (Journalist, Stylist and Entrepreneur) |
| Children | Son – Izhaan Mirza Malik (30 October 2018) Daughter – None |
| Education | |
| School | Nasr School, Khairatabad, Hyderabad |
| School Achievement | Passed SSC with First Division and 63% marks |
| College | St. Mary’s College, Hyderabad |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Tennis Training | Started playing tennis at the age of 6 |
| Initial Tennis Coach | CK Bhupathi |
| Tennis Academy | Sinnet Tennis Academy, Secunderabad |
| International Training | Ace Tennis Academy, United States |
| Career | |
| Professional Debut | February 2003 |
| Junior Career | Won 10 Singles and 13 Doubles Titles |
| 2003 Wimbledon Girls’ Doubles | Champion with Alisa Kleybanova |
| 2004 AP Tourism Hyderabad Open | First WTA Doubles Title with Liezel Huber |
| 2004 ITF Titles | Six ITF Singles Titles |
| 2005 Australian Open | Reached Third Round |
| 2005 Hyderabad Open | First Indian Woman to Win a WTA Singles Title |
| 2005 US Open | First Indian Woman to Reach the Fourth Round of a Grand Slam |
| 2005 WTA Award | WTA Newcomer of the Year |
| 2006 Australian Open | First Indian Female Player to be Seeded in a Grand Slam |
| 2006 Doha Asian Games | Three Medals – Gold in Mixed Doubles, Silver in Singles and Team Event |
| 2007 Career-High Singles Ranking | World No. 27 |
| 2007 Doubles Titles | Four Doubles Titles |
| 2008 Olympics | Represented India; withdrew from singles after wrist injury |
| 2010 Asian Games | Bronze in Singles and Silver in Mixed Doubles |
| 2011 French Open | Reached Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Final |
| 2012 French Open | Mixed Doubles Champion with Mahesh Bhupathi |
| 2014 Telangana Brand Ambassador | Appointed Brand Ambassador by Telangana Government |
| 2014 UN Role | First South Asian Woman appointed UN Women Goodwill Ambassador |
| 2015 Partnership | Teamed up with Martina Hingis |
| 2015 World No. 1 | Became the first Indian to reach No. 1 in WTA Doubles Rankings |
| 2015 Wimbledon | Women’s Doubles Champion with Martina Hingis |
| 2016 Partnership Split | Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis mutually ended their doubles partnership |
| 2016 Autobiography | Ace Against Odds |
| 2016 Time 100 | Named among Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People |
| 2020 Comeback | Returned to professional tennis after maternity break |
| 2020 Hobart International | Won her 42nd WTA Doubles Title |
| 2023 Retirement | Retired from professional tennis |
| Career Singles Titles | 1 WTA, 14 ITF |
| Career Doubles Titles | 41 WTA, 4 ITF |
| Mixed Doubles Titles | 3 |
| Highest Singles Ranking | World No. 27 – 27 August 2007 |
| Highest Doubles Ranking | World No. 1 – 13 April 2015 |
| WTA Doubles Titles | 43 according to WTA career records |
| Grand Slam Titles | 6 |
| Relationship & More | |
| Marital Status | Separated/Divorced |
| Husband | Shoaib Malik (Pakistani Cricketer) |
| Marriage Date | 12 April 2010 |
| Marriage Place | The Taj Krishna Hotel, Hyderabad |
| Ex-Fiancé | Sohrab Mirza |
| Current Relationship Status | Not Publicly Confirmed |
| Divorce/Separation | Sania’s father confirmed in January 2024 that she had chosen Khula |
| Awards & Honours | |
| 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 – NRI of the Year Awards, New Delhi 2020: Fed Cup Heart Award – Became the first Indian to win the award 2016: Named among Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People | |
| Controversies | |
| 2006 Doubles Controversy | Reports claimed Sania initially declined to play doubles with Israeli player Shahar Pe’er; she later teamed with Pe’er in 2007 |
| 2008 Indian Flag Controversy | A photograph involving the Indian flag led to criticism |
| 2008 Olympics Dress Controversy | Faced criticism over her attire during the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony |
| 2012 Olympics Selection Issue | Criticised AITA over the mixed-doubles pairing situation involving Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi |
| 2019 Veena Malik Controversy | Sania and Pakistani actress Veena Malik exchanged comments on Twitter concerning Sania’s son and a sheesha venue |
| Shoaib Malik Marriage | Her marriage to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik attracted major media attention in India and Pakistan |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Sports | Cricket and Swimming |
| Favourite Cricketer | Yuvraj Singh |
| Favourite Tennis Players | Roger Federer, Martina Hingis |
| Favourite Food | Biryani |
| Favourite Dessert | Ice Cream |
| Favourite Actors | Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar |
| Favourite Actress | Madhuri Dixit |
| Favourite Film | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
| Favourite Singers | Atif Aslam, Arijit Singh |
| Favourite Travel Destinations | Dubai, Maldives |
| Hobbies | Swimming, Listening to Music, Travelling |
| Car Collection | |
| Fiat Palio Toyota Supra BMW Porsche Range Rover | |
| Net Worth & Social Media | |
| Estimated Net Worth | Around ₹200 Crore |
| Main Income Sources | Tennis, Brand Endorsements, Business and Professional Activities |
| @mirzasaniar | |
| X/Twitter | @MirzaSania |
| Sania Mirza | |
Lesser-known Facts About Sania Mirza
- Sania Mirza was born into a Hyderabadi Muslim family in Mumbai.
- Her family moved to the United States in 1990 and returned to India about two years later.
- Her father, Imran Mirza, was a sports journalist and ran a sports magazine called Sports Call.
- Her father later moved into the printing press and construction business.
- Sania grew up in Hyderabad with her younger sister Anam Mirza.
- She started playing tennis at the age of six at Nizam Club in Hyderabad.
- Her initial tennis training was provided by CK Bhupathi, Mahesh Bhupathi’s father.
- GVK Industries and Adidas began sponsoring her when she was around 12 years old.
- She later received professional training at the Sinnet Tennis Academy in Secunderabad and the Ace Tennis Academy in the United States.
- As a junior player, Sania won 10 singles and 13 doubles titles.
- She won the 2003 Wimbledon Championships Girls’ Doubles title with Alisa Kleybanova.
- In 2005, she became the first Indian woman to win a WTA singles title.
- She reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 27 in 2007.
- She became the first Indian tennis player to reach World No. 1 in WTA doubles rankings in 2015.
- Sania won her maiden women’s doubles Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2015 with Martina Hingis.
- She published her autobiography, ”Ace Against Odds”, in 2016.
- Time magazine included her among the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2016.
- She became the first South Asian woman to be appointed a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador.
- Sania returned to competitive tennis in 2020 after taking a break following the birth of her son.
- In 2021, she received the Dubai Golden Visa.
- She became a mentor for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women’s Premier League in 2023.
- Sania announced her retirement from professional tennis and played her final competitive events in 2023.
FAQs on Sania Mirza
What is Sania Mirza’s age?
Sania Mirza is 39 years old in 2026.
When is Sania Mirza’s birthday?
Sania Mirza celebrates her birthday on 15 November.
What is Sania Mirza’s date of birth?
Sania Mirza was born on 15 November 1986.
Where was Sania Mirza born?
She was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Who is Sania Mirza?
Sania Mirza is a former Indian professional tennis player and a six-time Grand Slam champion.
What is Sania Mirza famous for?
She is famous for her tennis career, six Grand Slam titles and becoming the World No. 1 doubles player.
Is Sania Mirza married?
Sania Mirza was married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. They are now separated/divorced.
When did Sania Mirza marry Shoaib Malik?
Does Sania Mirza have children?
Yes. She has a son named Izhaan Mirza Malik, who was born in October 2018.
What is Sania Mirza’s highest singles ranking?
Her highest singles ranking was World No. 27, achieved in August 2007.
How many Grand Slam titles has Sania Mirza won?
Sania Mirza has won six Grand Slam titles.
When did Sania Mirza retire?
She retired from professional tennis in 2023.
Who are Sania Mirza’s parents?
Her parents are Imran Mirza and Naseema Mirza.
Who is Sania Mirza’s sister?
Her younger sister is Anam Mirza.
What is Sania Mirza’s favourite food?
Her favourite food is biryani.
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