Ranking the 5 greatest achievements of Sania Mirza's career
Sania Mirza doesn’t need any introduction. A trophy cabinet that includes the Padma Shri, Arjuna Award and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2015) shows how much the nation appreciates her accomplishments in tennis. Sania can be credited for single-handedly inspiring a generation of women to pick up the racquet and dare to dream.But for all the adulation and adoration she receives from India, the Indian Aces player currently participating in the IPTL has actually accomplished even more than the credit she gets. Yes, that is right. In a nation short of non-cricket sporting superstars, Sania’s accomplishments with the tennis racquet are astonishing.(For tickets to the Indian Aces matches, click here).Of course, what is most praiseworthy is the fact that she isn’t just the best in business in India, but also in the world right now. Partnering with Martina Hingis, Sania tore up the doubles circuit in 2015, registering one title in an unprecedented run of success.Here, we have compiled five of her greatest achievements till date:
#5 2005 WTA Newcomer of the Year
Sania received world acclaim very early in her singles career. After turning pro in 2003, she put in a brilliant 2005 season where she became the first Indian woman to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam (2005 US Open).
From being ranked outside the top 100 at the start of the year, Sania made rapid strides up the rankings ladder, which culminated in her first singles title victory at the Hyderabad Open. She was named WTA Newcomer of the Year for her exploits, and a star was born.