Sania Mirza, the former Indian tennis star, who retired from professional tennis this year, has since dabbled in various ventures, including coaching, mentoring, and commentary. The six-time Grand Slam champion recently teamed up with tennis legend Martina Navratilova at Wimbledon’s 2023 in July.

Navratilova is considered one of the best tennis players of all time. Since retiring from professional tennis, she has been a regular commentator at various tennis tournaments, including Wimbledon. Recently, Sania Mirza shared, during an interview, what she thinks about Martina and how she finds it to be ‘real’.

Sania Mirza opens up about her view of Martina Navratilova

During an interview with Scroll.in, Sania Mirza shared how she feels about the nine-time Wimbledon singles winner as she recently had the opportunity to meet her. Unsurprisingly, she was all praises for Martina, just like anyone else.

Sania shared, “I’ve had the opportunity to interact with her for many years now. I remember, winning in Singapore, twice [WTA Finals in 2014 and 2015], the trophy that is given is presented by her because it is named after her. She’s so real, that’s what makes her who she really is. She really tells you what she feels, whether it’s in person or in commentary.”

Sania has given 22 years to tennis and her being all praises for Martina even after having such frequent interactions with her clearly shows the place Martina has made. Even though Sania’s appreciation for Martina was the highlight of the interview, she also talked about her life after retirement.

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Sania shares her life after retirement with fans

Now at 36, Sania Mirza is enjoying the time she is getting to spend with her son away from the sport. She told the interviewers that she still has a routine of going to the gym but mostly loves to spend time with her son as she takes him to a toy store or drops him off at his soccer class.

Further, she also shared how she felt after playing her last match. Sania told everyone that after her last match, she locked herself in a room and cried a lot. She was overwhelmed but did not know if it was sadness or joy after her last match that she felt. Well, we think it was truly a mix of both. Being free from the pressure of proving herself on the court and getting to start a new chapter in her life with her family was surely a tremendous and memorable moment for Sania.

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