Archive · 24 Sep 2025

Sania Mirza on Motherhood, Tennis Comeback and Stereotypes

Sania Mirza on Motherhood, Tennis Comeback and Stereotypes

Sania Mirza, a former tennis star, shares how becoming a mother changed her life and career.

She talks about society's stereotypes about women and motherhood, and how those ideas are changing, especially in tennis.

She also reveals she was always determined to come back and play tennis after having her son Izhaan.

Mirza states motherhood provided a new perspective on losses and wins.

She emphasizes that sport teaches resilience, like how to handle failures and how to forgive yourself, showing the value of sport in life.

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