Telangana Chief Minister Congratulates Sania Mirza for Wimbledon Triumph
Twelve years after turning professional, the 28-year-old Sania laid hands on her first women's doubles Major title when she and Hingis battled past the second seeded Russian team of Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina 5-7 7-6 (4) 7-5 in a thrilling final in London.
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday congratulated tennis star Sania Mirza for becoming the first Indian to win a Grand Slam title with her Swiss partner Martina Hingis at the Wimbledon.(Sania Mirza Hopes Wimbledon Triumph Inspires Indian Girls)
Twelve years after turning professional, the 28-year-old Sania laid hands on her first women's doubles Major title when she and Hingis battled past the second seeded Russian team of Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina 5-7 7-6 (4) 7-5 in a thrilling final in London.(Narendra Modi Congratulates Sania Mirza)
"By winning international tournaments, Hyderabadi girls have become role model for everyone and inspiration to girls," an official release quoted Rao as saying.(Photos: Sania-Hingis Euphoric After Wimbledon Victory | Watch: Sania Has Achieved Everything She Had to, Says Father)