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‘Winning 6 Grand Slams’: Sania Mirza lashes out at society over ‘gender expectations’

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza questions society over ‘gender expectations’. She took to social media platform X to voice her views on an advertisement put out by Urban Company. Mirza questions why a woman’s achievements invite conversation about gender ‘expectations’ and appearances, instead of her skill and the work itself.

Sania Mirza questions society’s expectations

In 2005, I was the first Indian woman to win a WTA title. Big deal, right? When I was world no. 1 in doubles, people were keen to know when I’d settle down. Winning six grand slams isn’t settled enough for society. I’m grateful for the support I’ve received along the way, but… https://t.co/PGfSvAMgFd

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) March 1, 2024

Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik divorce

Speculation about differences between Shoaib and Sania had been circulating, with reports suggesting a split, though there was no official confirmation. Malik had evaded Sania-related questions on Pakistani TV shows last year and recently unfollowed her on Instagram.

Shoaib and Sania tied the knot in Hyderabad in April 2010, residing in Dubai. The couple had a son, Ihzaan Mirza Malik, in October 2018, who stays with Sania.

This development follows Sania Mirza’s retirement last year after a 20-year career with 43 WTA doubles titles and one singles trophy.

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