A decade ago, Sania Mirza scripted history by clinching her fourth Grand Slam title and India’s first-ever women’s doubles major at Wimbledon 2015.
Alongside Swiss legend Martina Hingis, Sania showcased not only world-class tennis but remarkable resilience.
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Their final against Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina was a dramatic three-setter, with the Indo-Swiss pair rallying from the brink, drawing level at 5-all in the deciding set, and pulling off a gritty 5-7, 7-6(4), 7-5 triumph.
This victory remains an iconic moment in Indian sport, one that brought immense pride to the nation and inspired countless young athletes.
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Yet, despite such unparalleled achievements, Sania often found herself scrutinized for matters wholly unrelated to her tennis—her attire, personal life, and choices eclipsed her hard-won sporting glory in public discourse.
Rather than celebrating her resilience and the barriers she broke, much of the coverage and conversation around her frequently reduced her to subjects unworthy of her stature.
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This reflects a broader tendency in our society to confine women—no matter how accomplished—to trivialities.
Sania deserved more: greater respect, fuller recognition, and the celebration that is rightfully due to a trailblazer.
Her victory at Wimbledon was not just a personal milestone, but a cultural one for India, a reminder that women’s achievements in sport—or any field—merit focus, honor, and respect above all else.
Let us remember Sania Mirza not just for what she wore or whom she married, but for how she changed the face of Indian tennis forever.
