CM Pinarayi Vijayan hails Sania Mirza as a ‘true champion’

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan called tennis icon Sania Mirza a “true champion” and said her achievements in the game will always be remembered. Vijayan also thanked Mirza for the moments of brilliance on the court and wished her all the best for the next chapter in her life.

The Chief Minister lavished praises on the player as she capped off her glorious Grand Slam career with a runners-up finish alongside Rohan Bopanna in the Australian Open mixed doubles final held at Melbourne today.

The 36-year-old, who earlier announced that the WTA event in Dubai next month will be her swansong, is India’s most accomplished woman tennis player, having won six Grand Slam titles, including three mixed doubles trophies.