Sania Mirza Says She is Honoured to Share Wimbledon Triumph With India

Sania Mirza cliched her first-ever women's doubles Grand Slam title as she and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis made a stunning comeback in the final set to win the Wimbledon 2015 crown on Saturday. After returning home, a beaming Sania dedicated the win to India and all her supporters here.

Speaking to reporters at her residence, Sania admitted that it was a dream come true to win her maiden Wimbledon title. " As a child, I always wanted to play in Wimbledon. I am fortunate enough to win four Grand Slams," Sania said, adding that she owes a lot to her well-wishers in the country. "I am honoured to come from a country which has such a passion for sport. This win is for India and all the people who supported me."

Sania though also admitted that India still has some way to go before becoming a tennis-friendly nation. "This is a great time for Indian tennis - we've returned with three Wimbledon titles. (But) We are not the most tennis-friendly nation. We lack a system. I think we need that," said Sania.

Her partnership with Hingis though is being touted as one of the best that women's doubles has seen in some time. Sania herself is quite pleased to have the Swiss legend by her side on the court. "My partnership with Martina has been very compatible. Everytime we enter a Slam,- me and Martina enter it to win it."

The real strength behind Sania's success though is her parents and the tennis superstar thanked them for all their help. "My parents have been fabulous support. They have backed all my decisions - on and off the field. I own them a lot," she concluded.