Shoaib Malik Praises Sania
Shoaib Malik Pakistan cricketer and Sania’s husband, hailed the Indian tennis ace for her achievements on the tennis court. The former Pakistan captain’s tweet went viral.
Sania came infuriatingly close to winning the Australian Open in her final Grand Slam match. She and her partner Rohan Bopanna came in second place in the mixed doubles competition after losing to the Brazilian team of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Mataos 6-7(2) 2-6 in the final at the Rod Laver Arena. She did say, with tears in her eyes, that this is not the end of her career entirely because she plans to compete in a few more events, albeit they most definitely won’t be Grand Slams.
“If I cry, these are happy tears. That’s just a disclaimer. I’m still going to play a couple of more tournaments,” an emotional Sania said as she struggled to hold back tears.
Pakistan cricketer and Sania’s husband, Shoaib Malik hailed the Indian tennis ace for her achievements on the tennis court.
“You are the much-needed hope for all the women in sports. Super proud of you for all you have achieved in your career. You’re an inspiration for many, keep going strong. Many congratulations on an unbelievable career…” Malik tweeted.
– You are the much needed hope for all the women in sports. Super proud of you for all you have achieved in your career. You’re an inspiration for many, keep going strong. Many congratulations on an unbelievable career… pic.twitter.com/N6ziDeUGmV
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) January 27, 2023
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About Sania
Sania had won the mixed doubles titles at the 2009 Australian Open and the 2012 French Open with Mahesh Bhupathi and the 2014 US Open with Brazilian Bruno Soares.
The Rod Laver Arena has been a happy hunting ground for the Hyderabadi. She has a women’s doubles and mixed doubles title each and has finished runner-up four times at the Australian Open.
“It started in 2005 when I played Serena Williams in the third round as an 18-year-old and that was scarily enough 18 years ago. I have had the privilege to come back here again and again, win some tournaments here and play some great finals amongst you all. Rod Laver Arena has really been special in my life and I couldn’t think of a better arena to finish my career at in a Grand Slam,” Sania said.
The event was made more enjoyable by her son Izhaan’s presence, as well as by relatives and friends. It is very special for me to have my four-year-old here, as well as my parents, Rohan’s wife, my trainers, and my family in Australia who made me feel at home away from home. I never thought I’d be able to play in front of my child in a Grand Slam final.
“Cara Black who is my best friend and one of my first partners, it’s been truly special I wouldn’t be able to achieve anything without you all,” Sania said.
