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Speaking to reporters via teleconference, Aisam expressed his wish to get partnered with Indian Tennis star in mixed doubles. “I have very good relations with Sania and her husband Shoaib Malik. Sania has achieved a lot for his country and she is not only a good player but a human being too,” he said.

“I wish to play with her, in fact I have asked her once to get partnered in mixed doubles but I think she doesn’t want to get involved in any controversy following the current situation between both countries,” he added upon being asked.

Tennis suffering in Pakistan

Aisam talked about the lack of government’s concentration on Tennis which is one of the most followed sports around the world. “If you will not invest, you will get sponsorship and viewership either,” he said.

“Tennis is a world-class sport and it has probably more following than cricket. The government should invest in other sports too apart from cricket,” he added.

The 40-year-old thinks that Tennis has a lot to offer for youngsters but there is a need to encourage more and more people towards it. “It is important to promote the game as we do cricket. I am not against cricket or cricketers as I also play cricket with my nephews. My point is simple, if you invest in Tennis or any other sport, you will get the same response as cricket,” he maintained.

Retirement from Tennis

Aisam doesn’t have retirement plans for the near future as age is just a number for him. “I feel I am still fit to continue playing. I don’t have retirement plans for now. My aim is to lift Pakistan’s name on the international Tennis circuit,” he said.

The Tennis player said that he is available for the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) anytime. “My services are available anytime for Pakistan and I am ready to serve in any capacity,” he continued.

COVID-19 epidemic

Aisam, who owns ‘Stop War Start Tennis’ foundation, is running a ration drive in Lahore. “I have donated ration bags among needy families. I tried my best to help as much families as I can in this tough situation,” he said.

https://arysports.tv/sania-mirza-turned-down-doubles-offer-indo-pak-tensions/
 
He was a good player although not in the league of Rohan Bopanna
 
Fair enough. Though I can safely say that nobody would mind from the land of Pakistan.
 
Sania has to walk a tight line - her main earnings from India so understandable. Guess puts Shoaib in a spot.
 
KARACHI: Multiple international athletes stars — including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Sania Mirza — have rallied behind Pakistan's Aisam-ul-Haq to support his relief efforts for those who have been affected by the coronavirus lockdown in the country.

Aisam confirmed to The News that top tennis stars, as well as other Pakistani athletes, have donated their memorabilia for "Stars Against Hunger" — a cause he initiated in collaboration with Rizq Foundation.

"These memorabilia will be auctioned to raise funds to provide rations to needy people who are largely affected due to the lockdown in the country and continue to struggle to earn bread and butter for family," the Pakistani tennis ace said.

Switzerland's Roger Federer has donated a shirt that he wore in the Wimbledon 2016 semifinals against Milos Raonic to the 'Stars Against Hunger' cause to provide relief to people during coronavirus pandemic. The News/Handout
He said he was aiming to generate around Rs35 million by auctioning items donated by various sports stars and use that money to distribute 10,000 ration bags.

Aisam revealed that Switzerland's Federer has donated his shirt and shoes for the cause. Federer had worn the shirt in the Wimbledon 2016 semifinals against Milos Raonic where he graciously bowed out after a grueling contest, losing 6-3, 6-7, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.


The pair of shoes the tennis great donated were worn at the Cincinnati Masters 2011 where he entered as a defending champion and progressed to the quarterfinal.

Switzerland's Roger Federer has donated a pair of shoes he wore at the Cincinnati Masters 2011 where he entered as a defending champion to the 'Stars Against Hunger' cause to provide relief to people during coronavirus pandemic. The News/Handout
The Pakistani player added that the shirt donated by Spain's Nadal features the Rafael Nadal Academy's official logo and he wore it during the practice sessions at the French Open 2018.

Djokovic donated the shirt that he wore while playing the 2011 Australian Open final against Andy Murray. He defeated Murray 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 to win the title.

Rafael Nadal has donated a shirt — featuring the Rafael Nadal Academy's official logo — that he wore it during the practice sessions at the French Open 2018 to the 'Stars Against Hunger' cause to provide relief to people during coronavirus pandemic. The News/Handout
India's Sania Mirza has also donated a signed racket that she had used in her comeback tour back in 2019. Grigor Dimitrov, Daniil Medvedev, and Stefanos Tsitsipas have also donated their racket to the cause.

Aisam added that squash legend Jahangir Khan has donated his signed "Special Edition 555" squash racket, which is a commemorative icon of his legacy.

Novak Djokovic has donated a shirt he wore while playing the 2011 Australian Open final against Andy Murray to the 'Stars Against Hunger' cause to provide relief to people during coronavirus pandemic. The News/Handout
Boxer Amir Khan has donated his gloves, while former cricket captains Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik have donated their shirts for the cause. Fast bowlers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar have also agreed to donate their signed cricket balls to be auctioned for the cause.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/6...-ul-haq-to-support-coronavirus-relief-efforts
 
MenInG said:
”Sania has achieved a lot for his country and she is not only a good player but a human being too,” he said.
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Which other female tennis star achieves lots for his country while simultaneously being a good player and a human being? None that I can think of.

Sometimes I feel I put more effort into my posts here than these journalists do for their articles.
 
No disrespect to him but I have never heard of this player, in fact I never knew there was a tennis scene in Pakistan.

Sania is an icon. If we look at it from the context of she was a top 30-40 women’s tennis player in the world once it doesn’t seem much but as a women from the subcontinent and that too from a Muslim family and in a sport like tennis, makes what she has accomplished a big deal. Also to add that she has won a lot of doubles grandslams.

Looks like she respectfully declined here. Apart from the India- Pak gimmick there isn’t much here because partnering with a unknown and unproven player doesn’t do much for her profile or career.
 
Local.Dada said:
No disrespect to him but I have never heard of this player, in fact I never knew there was a tennis scene in Pakistan.

Sania is an icon. If we look at it from the context of she was a top 30-40 women’s tennis player in the world once it doesn’t seem much but as a women from the subcontinent and that too from a Muslim family and in a sport like tennis, makes what she has accomplished a big deal. Also to add that she has won a lot of doubles grandslams.

Looks like she respectfully declined here. Apart from the India- Pak gimmick there isn’t much here because partnering with a unknown and unproven player doesn’t do much for her profile or career.
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Top ten ranked doubles player with SFinal and Final appearances in both doubles and mixed doubles at Grand Slam events does not make him an unknown or unproven player.
 
Local.Dada said:
No disrespect to him but I have never heard of this player, in fact I never knew there was a tennis scene in Pakistan.

Sania is an icon. If we look at it from the context of she was a top 30-40 women’s tennis player in the world once it doesn’t seem much but as a women from the subcontinent and that too from a Muslim family and in a sport like tennis, makes what she has accomplished a big deal. Also to add that she has won a lot of doubles grandslams.

Looks like she respectfully declined here. Apart from the India- Pak gimmick there isn’t much here because partnering with a unknown and unproven player doesn’t do much for her profile or career.
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Being a follower of Tennis, I have heard of him. Used to be a good player in doubles. Not in the leagues of other prominent names from SC like Paes, Bhupathi(Both are way above) or Sania though.

He had paired with Bopanna in many tournaments.
 
Qureshi is an icon for Pakistan tennis. In fact, I would say that he is in the top ten of the greatest Pakistan sportsmen ever. He is not only the best Pakistan tennis player of all time but is a great ambassador for Pakistan around the world. He promotes peace and is very articulate unlike most of the jahil cricket players (not all) who have only brought shame to the country's name. Tennis gets no funding in Pakistan so to reach 2 grand slam doubles finals on his own is commendable. If only other sports got 10% of the funding that cricket gets in Pakistan, that will produce real results.
Can't blame Mirza for not partnering with him due to the rabid Indian anti-Pakistan lobby.
 
Back in the mid to late 90s, Aisam was one of a bunch of promising players on the local scene. I remember there also being Asim Shafiq, Nomi Qamar, and Muhammad Khaliq. Its a shame only Aisam went on to achieve something in the sport, whereas the rest fell to the wayside. Khaliq very early on decided he wasn't going to pursue it professionally, and took up a coaching job in Kuwait, whereas Asim had a horrible car accident after which he was never the same. The last I saw him was when he was doing charity work after the 2005 earthquake.
 
Qureshi can have his opinion on why he was snubbed by Sania. Doesn't mean its a fact.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank You <a href="https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shoaib100mph</a> Bhai for donating the most prized memorabilia; a helmet signed by <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamsrk</a> he won 15 years back in IPL while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders and was declared the man of the match. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StarsAgainstHunger?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StarsAgainstHunger</a> <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HungerFreePakistan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HungerFreePakistan</a> <a href="https://t.co/wyEZZHILKZ">pic.twitter.com/wyEZZHILKZ</a></p>— Aisam ul Haq Qureshi (@aisamhqureshi) <a href="https://twitter.com/aisamhqureshi/status/1261343469819367424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank You <a href="https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shoaib100mph</a> Bhai for donating the most prized memorabilia; a helmet signed by <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamsrk</a> he won 15 years back in IPL while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders and was declared the man of the match. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StarsAgainstHunger?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StarsAgainstHunger</a> <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HungerFreePakistan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HungerFreePakistan</a> <a href="https://t.co/wyEZZHILKZ">pic.twitter.com/wyEZZHILKZ</a></p>— Aisam ul Haq Qureshi (@aisamhqureshi) <a href="https://twitter.com/aisamhqureshi/status/1261343469819367424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Man Shoaib is about to get on his tabla and getting ready for his qawali sessions
 
CHENNAI: Pakistan's Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi is a known face in India because of his partnership with Rohan Bopanna. The Indo-Pak express as they were called back in the day, reached the US Open final in 2010 where they had to settle for the runners-up trophy after they went down to the Bryant brothers.

"The US Open final was a life changing moment for me. It was the best experience of my life and what made it better was that I got to experience it with my best friend Rohan. I want to thank him for helping me live that experience. After we reached the final at Flushing Meadows I realized that I could use my status and make a difference in the society," Qureshi told Purav Raja during an Instagram live chat on Sunday. Qureshi and Bopanna were also awarded the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year that year in recognition of their dedicated efforts to spread the message of peace through sport between India and Pakistan.

When the world was under lockdown and tennis players stayed at home, Qureshi went from door to door handing out rations to those affected financially due to the worldwide pandemic. His foundation Stop War Start Tennis has been raising funds for Pakistan's daily wage workers and has helped more than 1000 families in Pakistan.

"As an athlete, as a sportsman, I feel like tennis has given me so much, and it's a way of me giving back to the communities," Qureshi said. "I've been all over the world, there are so many people who have touched my heart, and that's why I feel like helping everybody I can in any way possible."

A lot of tennis superstars have also stepped up to help Qureshi. Top players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov, Maria Sharapova and more have donated memorabilia to be auctioned for a charity launched by Qureshi called Stars Against Hunger. "Pakistan and I cannot thank them enough for their contribution," he said.

Athletes from other sports like boxer Amir Khan, field hockey player Shahbaz Ahmed, squash player Jahangir Khan and cricketers Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Akhtar, Wasim Akram and Shoaib Malik have contributed to the cause.

But among all the prized possession donated by the stars, Shoaib Akhtar's Knight Riders helmet holds a special place for Qureshi. "Shoaib Akhtar is my favourite Pakistan cricketer and he donated his Kolkata Knight Riders helmet, a golden one which he won as a Manof the Match award. What made it kore special is that it was signed by Shah Rukh Khan himself," Qureshi added.

Asked who his favourite cricketer was from the other side of the border, Qureshi promptly replied Virat Kohli. "It's a no brainer really. He is the best in the world right now. I would have loved to play the aggressive game that Kohli plays. I love his mentality and that man is a beast on the field."

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...an-across-the-border/articleshow/76162661.cms
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I feel so happy to announce that <a href="https://twitter.com/officialcafu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@officialcafu</a> the international Brazilian footballer who represented Brazil in three consecutive FIFA World Cup finals has joined the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StarsAgainstHunger?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StarsAgainstHunger</a> movement<br><br>Cafu has donated his shirt that he wore in his last spell at 'Sao Paulo' in Brazil <a href="https://t.co/yFFQLWJjc0">pic.twitter.com/yFFQLWJjc0</a></p>— Aisam ul Haq Qureshi (@aisamhqureshi) <a href="https://twitter.com/aisamhqureshi/status/1268057214121586688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Messages of support for Aisam

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MenInG said:
CHENNAI: Pakistan's Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi is a known face in India because of his partnership with Rohan Bopanna. The Indo-Pak express as they were called back in the day, reached the US Open final in 2010 where they had to settle for the runners-up trophy after they went down to the Bryant brothers.

"The US Open final was a life changing moment for me. It was the best experience of my life and what made it better was that I got to experience it with my best friend Rohan. I want to thank him for helping me live that experience. After we reached the final at Flushing Meadows I realized that I could use my status and make a difference in the society," Qureshi told Purav Raja during an Instagram live chat on Sunday. Qureshi and Bopanna were also awarded the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year that year in recognition of their dedicated efforts to spread the message of peace through sport between India and Pakistan.

When the world was under lockdown and tennis players stayed at home, Qureshi went from door to door handing out rations to those affected financially due to the worldwide pandemic. His foundation Stop War Start Tennis has been raising funds for Pakistan's daily wage workers and has helped more than 1000 families in Pakistan.

"As an athlete, as a sportsman, I feel like tennis has given me so much, and it's a way of me giving back to the communities," Qureshi said. "I've been all over the world, there are so many people who have touched my heart, and that's why I feel like helping everybody I can in any way possible."

A lot of tennis superstars have also stepped up to help Qureshi. Top players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov, Maria Sharapova and more have donated memorabilia to be auctioned for a charity launched by Qureshi called Stars Against Hunger. "Pakistan and I cannot thank them enough for their contribution," he said.

Athletes from other sports like boxer Amir Khan, field hockey player Shahbaz Ahmed, squash player Jahangir Khan and cricketers Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Akhtar, Wasim Akram and Shoaib Malik have contributed to the cause.

But among all the prized possession donated by the stars, Shoaib Akhtar's Knight Riders helmet holds a special place for Qureshi. "Shoaib Akhtar is my favourite Pakistan cricketer and he donated his Kolkata Knight Riders helmet, a golden one which he won as a Manof the Match award. What made it kore special is that it was signed by Shah Rukh Khan himself," Qureshi added.

Asked who his favourite cricketer was from the other side of the border, Qureshi promptly replied Virat Kohli. "It's a no brainer really. He is the best in the world right now. I would have loved to play the aggressive game that Kohli plays. I love his mentality and that man is a beast on the field."

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...an-across-the-border/articleshow/76162661.cms
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We Chennaites love Tennis, Chennai Open with different names for 20 years(now Pune grr) was a huge part of my childhood growing up remember Carlos Moya winning back to back and Nadal being runnerup was the highlight, unfortunately I can’t play the game so well.
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Till JJ was CM i knew we will keep it unfortunate went away after that.
 
JaDed said:
We Chennaites love Tennis, Chennai Open with different names for 20 years(now Pune grr) was a huge part of my childhood growing up remember Carlos Moya winning back to back and Nadal being runnerup was the highlight, unfortunately I can’t play the game so well.

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Till JJ was CM i knew we will keep it unfortunate went away after that.
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Top players like Nadal, Wawrinka used to play in Chennai, not the case in Pune. Chennai has 'tennis culture' and Pune doesn't, also Vijay Amritraj has great rapport with the players, just because of him being from the city and one of the organizers I am sure many top players would have chosen to play in our city.

Also the hot/humid conditions in Chennai used to be good prep for Australian Open, physically for the players. Now they prefer Qatar, Brisbane, Sydney over Pune, all ATP 250 events. You can argue that it used to be held in January but even in January Chennai is a cauldron compared to Pune.

Very poor move to shift away from Chennai, I won't be surprised if ATP takes away hosting rights from India in the future. I saw some of the matches in recent editions and the Pune stadium was empty, very bad images for TV. In Chennai it used to be a carnival like atmosphere.
 
Swashbuckler said:
Top players like Nadal, Wawrinka used to play in Chennai, not the case in Pune. Chennai has 'tennis culture' and Pune doesn't, also Vijay Amritraj has great rapport with the players, just because of him being from the city and one of the organizers I am sure many top players would have chosen to play in our city.

Also the hot/humid conditions in Chennai used to be good prep for Australian Open, physically for the players. Now they prefer Qatar, Brisbane, Sydney over Pune, all ATP 250 events. You can argue that it used to be held in January but even in January Chennai is a cauldron compared to Pune.

Very poor move to shift away from Chennai, I won't be surprised if ATP takes away hosting rights from India in the future. I saw some of the matches in recent editions and the Pune stadium was empty, very bad images for TV. In Chennai it used to be a carnival like atmosphere.
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The tournament was shifted because spectators dwindled and it could no longer pay the appearance fee of top players.

Vijay Amritraj doesn't run the tournament, IMG does with ATP.

Just because Chennai doesn't hold a tournament, it should be taken away from India. :))
 
Aisam and his partner lost in the US open

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cricketjoshila said:
Vijay Amritraj doesn't run the tournament, IMG does with ATP.
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Vijay Amritraj brought the tournament to Chennai. He was also instrumental in bringing top players. He is a highly respected professional and has lot of goodwill, look at the lineup in Chennai editions.

Just because Chennai doesn't hold a tournament, it should be taken away from India. :))
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Where did I say that I said? Pune event hasn't set the world on fire (top ranked players avoid, nobody follows or cares),unless they up their game the contract won't be renewed. With Chennai there was the advantage that it was good warmup for hot conditions in Australian Open, not the case in Pune which has cool weather and hence players don't have any incentive to participate. Also other pre-AO events are held in coastal cities, is Pune a coastal city? Not to forget the culture part, every city has its sport. Cricket doesn't click with citizens of NE states, similarly if India has to host a top football event it will be better if it is held in Kolkata, Goa or Kerala. When it comes to tennis Chennai has the edge, even Kolkata would have been a much better option than Pune.

I want us to host the event but for that venue must changes to simulate Melbourne conditions. Even better will be to give up this tournament (ATP 250 which is minor league) and try to get the more prestigious ATP 500 event in the Asian Swing in the post US Open part of the season. The way the calendar is structured the only vacancy I can see is mid-October before the tour shifts to Paris Masters and ATP Finals.
 
JaDed said:
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Till JJ was CM i knew we will keep it unfortunate went away after that.
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These current TN leaders have no vision, JJ was so proactive. We even had Anand-Carlsen WCC in Chennai 2013, first time the classical event came outside Europe/Russia since the controversial Karpov-Kortchnoi duel in Baguio, 1978. High prize money, superb organization, Kasparov who was special guest for a couple of days called it the highest standard of organization he had ever seen. These sports events help build the brand of the city, what if the govt has to partially finance it?
 
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Sumit Nagal lost to second seed Thiem in R2 in straight sets. I am happy to see media focusing on singles, Indian tennis' ruin was brought about by overhyping doubles results. If Nagal can become a consistent player who reaches 3rd and 4th round of Grand Slams that will make me happier than 100 doubles GS victories. He is quite young and clay is his best surface, I hope to see him do well this clay season and maybe make a deep run at the French Open.
 
cricketjoshila said:
The tournament was shifted because spectators dwindled and it could no longer pay the appearance fee of top players.

Vijay Amritraj doesn't run the tournament, IMG does with ATP.

Just because Chennai doesn't hold a tournament, it should be taken away from India. :))
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Chennai unlike Kolkata has one of the most knowledgable and sporting crowd in India. Other cities in India will find it tough to host tournaments like these with good crowd support. :inti
 
The USO results will give so much insights about players' psychology. Djokovic plays his best in front of hostile crowds, that motivates him and makes him play 120%. Without crowd he has looked quite flat and low on energy till now. Some other players might get intimidated by crowds, get tight during big points.

Also without crowd noise it will be easier for players to predict the spin on the ball, the sound of ball hitting racquet gives a lot of clues. That is one of the reasons players grunt while hitting the ball, to mask important auditory information.
 
Swashbuckler said:
Top players like Nadal, Wawrinka used to play in Chennai, not the case in Pune. Chennai has 'tennis culture' and Pune doesn't, also Vijay Amritraj has great rapport with the players, just because of him being from the city and one of the organizers I am sure many top players would have chosen to play in our city.

Also the hot/humid conditions in Chennai used to be good prep for Australian Open, physically for the players. Now they prefer Qatar, Brisbane, Sydney over Pune, all ATP 250 events. You can argue that it used to be held in January but even in January Chennai is a cauldron compared to Pune.

Very poor move to shift away from Chennai, I won't be surprised if ATP takes away hosting rights from India in the future. I saw some of the matches in recent editions and the Pune stadium was empty, very bad images for TV. In Chennai it used to be a carnival like atmosphere.
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I think the alternate should had been Bangalore or Hyderabad.. I do see lot of fans in B’lore too, so many of my generation grew up with this tournament, I remember when it was called Gold Flake :P

Yeah current leadership is useless can’t believe they let this go.

TBF i remember one year they almost made it free for students not sure if i remember correctly.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Losing is never easy specially when the score is this close. Came up a bit short today at the end <br>Unfortunately unlike many other sports we don't get second chances in tennis<br>Happy though the way I was able to play in my first match after 6 months <a href="https://twitter.com/usopen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@usopen</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/dominglot?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dominglot</a> . <a href="https://t.co/XWJGRdjU0O">pic.twitter.com/XWJGRdjU0O</a></p>— Aisam ul Haq Qureshi (@aisamhqureshi) <a href="https://twitter.com/aisamhqureshi/status/1301704854507794432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wishing our Honorable Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> Ji a very Happy birthday .. wish you a great year ahead with health and happiness Sir .. <a href="https://t.co/nIeUcQvPkr">pic.twitter.com/nIeUcQvPkr</a></p>— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) <a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania/status/1306521180489289729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">-Show solidarity & unity by wearing a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whitearmband?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#whitearmband</a> to create awareness that we as humans/athletes can't accept people & governments to disrespect & mock other religions <a href="https://twitter.com/wasimakramlive?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wasimakramlive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/realshoaibmalik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realshoaibmalik</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SAfridiOfficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StopAntagonizing?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StopAntagonizing</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RespectAllReligions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RespectAllReligions</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IslamReligionOfPeace?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IslamReligionOfPeace</a> <a href="https://t.co/DrYrt8oj49">pic.twitter.com/DrYrt8oj49</a></p>— Aisam ul Haq Qureshi (@aisamhqureshi) <a href="https://twitter.com/aisamhqureshi/status/1323652973273239554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Qureshi has a major problem retaining his doubles partners. The following are just some of the partners he has had over the years: Domenic Inglot (Great Britain), Santiago Gonzalez (Mexico), Jean-Julien Rojer (Netherlands), Amir Hadad (Israel), Rohan Bopanna (India), Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece), Aqeel Khan (Pakistan), Jonathan Erlich (Israel), Marcin Matkowski (Poland), Florin Mergea (Romania), Robert Lindstedt (Sweden), Rajeev Ram (USA), Grigor Dimitrov (Bulgaria), Gilles Simon (France), Jonathan Marray (Great Britain) and many more. All the great winning doubles teams in history stayed constant in the partnership, e.g. Bryan brothers, etc.

Can someone please ask him why a different partner almost every week?

Qureshi has vastly underperformed due to constantly changing his partners. Sad for him and for Pakistan as he could have won much more with one steady partner. He is without a doubt the greatest tennis player from Pakistan ever and one of the top ten sportsmen from Pakistan ever.
 
KARACHI: Pakistani Tennis Ace Aisam-ul-Haq will pair up with his Indian partner Rohan Bopanna after seven years in ATP Tour 500, scheduled to start from March 15 in Mexico.

In a video message, Aisam shared his excitement for pairing up once again with Rohan. “I am very excited to once again partner with Rohan whom I paired up last in 2014,” he said.

“We have decided to pair up during Australian open and wanted then to play together in Dubai Open. It took a bit long but no worries, we are looking forward to an exciting contest,” he added.

It must be noted here that Aisam and Bopanna paired up to qualify in US Open 2010 final. They last appeared together in 2014.

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's tennis ace Aisam ul Haq has decided not to play singles for the country anywhere, saying that he had communicated his decision to Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) as well, The News reported on Sunday.

The 41-year-old, who has represented Pakistan in over 95 Davis Cup matches so far, told The News that he had been playing singles in the Davis Cup for the last eight years for the sake of the country.

“My body cannot bear excessive physical demands for the singles game. Moreover, it damages my doubles’ performance too. Though I left playing singles almost eight years back, I continue representing the country in the Davis Cup singles as no back-up player was available to support Aqeel.”

“Now I don’t think my body can tolerate it anymore,“ he said.

Physical strain
Saying that at the age of 40, his body cannot bear the physical strain, the tennis ace, said: “I still feel the stiffness of playing singles on Friday and that was the reason I could not play my normal game in the doubles on Saturday. Playing back-to-back singles and doubles would be like asking too much.”

Aisam, however, said he would be available for Davis Cup’s doubles, saying that it is his forte and he will continue playing doubles in the Davis Cup if required by the country.”

'Youngsters should fill in the gap'
The tennis player has asked youngsters to step up and fill the gap. “It is now up to youngsters to fill the vacuum. We have been representing the country for over 22 years now. Even Aqeel has crossed 40. We have been playing since 1998," he said.

“It is time for the youth to step up and replace us by showing fighting spirit. What they need is hard and tough training backed by good coaching,” Aisam stressed.

Read more: Sania Mirza donates her tennis racquet to Aisam-ul-Haq's charity foundation

He also called on the youngsters to work hard on their game and stay focused. “Casual and off and on approach takes you nowhere. It is all about staying focused, working hard, and making the best use of your potential. Youngsters here hardly are seen working hard on their game and fitness.”

'PTF should initiate development plans'
Aisam asked the PTF to initiate players’ development programme and help the best talent rise to the level where they could challenge the best in tennis.

“The PTF will have to work on war-like footings to groom quality players. The PTF should make the youngsters realise that the country requires their services at the highest level of the game.”

https://www.geo.tv/latest/338429-aisam-ul-haq-not-to-play-singles-for-pakistan-anymore
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alhamdulliah &#55357;&#56911;&#55357;&#56911;&#55357;&#56911;into the semifinals here in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/melbourne?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#melbourne</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/atptour?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@atptour</a> after a solid win against the number 4 seeds &#55357;&#56394;&#55357;&#56394;&#55357;&#56394; <a href="https://t.co/0f4GOBbZ9V">pic.twitter.com/0f4GOBbZ9V</a></p>— Aisam ul Haq Qureshi (@aisamhqureshi) <a href="https://twitter.com/aisamhqureshi/status/1479370527751901185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alhamdulliah &#55357;&#56911;&#55357;&#56911;&#55357;&#56911;Winning moment from our doubles match in <a href="https://twitter.com/DavisCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DavisCup</a> match against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lithuania?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lithuania</a> today <a href="https://t.co/8AlrXIyhoF">pic.twitter.com/8AlrXIyhoF</a></p>— Aisam ul Haq Qureshi (@aisamhqureshi) <a href="https://twitter.com/aisamhqureshi/status/1500136782439989251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good to be back at Queens club in London <a href="https://twitter.com/QueensTennis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@QueensTennis</a> and happy to get a solid win Alhamadulliah&#55357;&#56911;&#55357;&#56911;&#55357;&#56911; after a quick turnaround from yesterday &#55357;&#56394;&#55357;&#56394;&#55357;&#56394; <a href="https://t.co/txHX2mDjxi">pic.twitter.com/txHX2mDjxi</a></p>— Aisam ul Haq Qureshi (@aisamhqureshi) <a href="https://twitter.com/aisamhqureshi/status/1535656119246344192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Babu Bhaiya said:
Being a follower of Tennis, I have heard of him. Used to be a good player in doubles. Not in the leagues of other prominent names from SC like Paes, Bhupathi(Both are way above) or Sania though.

He had paired with Bopanna in many tournaments.
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(I know it's old post) even i didn't follow tennis much (only checks Nadal's match) and yet i did heard of him due to his pairing with Bopanna and i think they've good success too.. i was bit sad when Bopanna ended their Partnership.m
 
Sania doing well at Wimbledon in the mixed doubles.

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ndia's Sania Mirza and Mate Pavic of Croatia overcame the fourth-seeded pair of Gabriela Dabrowski and John Peers to reach the semi-finals of the mixed doubles event at Wimbledon. The Indo-Croatian, seeded sixth, won 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in close battle on Court 3. Sania, who is playing her last Wimbledon, reached the mixed doubles semis at Wimbledon for the first time in her career. Sania's stupendous forehand was once again on show, her powerful shots causing her opponents all sorts of problems.

Sania and Pavic will now take on the winner of the other quarterfinal match between second seeds Desirae Krawczyk-Neal Skupski and Jelena Ostapenko-Robert Farah, seeded seventh in the tournament.

Sania also took part in the women's doubles draw, but she and her Czech partner Lucie Hradecka were ousted in the opening round, losing 6-4, 4-6, 2-6 to Magdalena Frech and Beatriz Haddad Maia.

Earlier, the sixth seeded pair of Sania and Pavic had reached the mixed doubles quarter-finals after their second round opponents Ivan Dodig and Latisha Chan gave a walkover.

Sania and Pavic had beaten Spain's David Vega Hernandez and Georgia's Natela Dzalamidze 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (3) in the first round.

Sania has already announced her retirement at the end of this season.

https://sports.ndtv.com/tennis/wimb...emi-finals-3128021#pfrom=home-ndtv_topstories
 
Looks like she made the right call based on tennis merit and he was lower down the pecking order :warner
 
Pavic is one of the best isn't he??. Intriguing linkup

Edit; World No 3, so is he carrying her as very much a journeyman
 
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Briton Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczyk of the United States have reached the mixed doubles finals at Wimbledon after beating Sania Mirza and Mate Pavic in three sets.

Skupski and Krawczyk battled to a 4-6 7-5 6-4 success to give them a chance of defending their title.

They will play Matthew Ebden and Samantha Stosur on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Britain's Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram booked their place in the men's doubles semi-finals.

The top seeds beat Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin 6-3 6-7 (1-7) 6-1 3-6 6-4.

The decisive break came in the final game, with Salisbury getting the better of a volley exchange and then hitting a return winner on match point.

They will play Australian 14th seeds Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell next.
 
Sania Mirza Bows Out Of Wimbledon With Semi-Final Loss In Mixed Doubles
Trailblazing Indian tennis star Sania Mirza's swansong appearance at Wimbledon ended in a semi-final defeat to defending champions Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczyk in the mixed doubles event

Trailblazing Indian tennis star Sania Mirza's swansong appearance at Wimbledon ended in a semi-final defeat to defending champions Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczyk in the mixed doubles event. Mirza and her Croatian partner Mate Pavic, seeded sixth, went down 6-4 5-7 4-6 to Skupski of Great Britain and American Krawczyk in two hours 16 minutes on Wednesday night.

The 35-year-old Mirza is India's most accomplished woman tennis player, having won six Grand Slam titles, including three mixed doubles trophies. She was aiming to complete a Career Slam in mixed doubles.

She had won the the mixed doubles titles at the 2009 Australian Open and the 2012 French Open with Mahesh Bhupathi and the 2014 US Open with Brazillian Bruno Soares.

Mirza and Pavic, both multiple-time Grand Slam winners, dominated the first set on the back of a strong serve.

Mirza, who is in her last year on tour, and Pavic looked on course to sealing the match as they led 4-2 in the second set but the duo lost five of the next six games as Skupski and Krawczyk, seeded second, forced the decider.

In the decider, Mirza and Pavic drew first blood as they broke their opponent's serve but were immediately broken back.

In the 12th game, Pavic double faulted twice with Skupski and Krawczyk converting the match point.

This is Mirza's best mixed doubles performance at the All England Club. She had previously reached the quarterfinals in 2011, 2013 and 2015.

Mirza, a six-time Grand Slam winner, had earlier announced that she would hang up her racquet at the conclusion of the 2022 season.

The 35-year-old Indian star has now bid farewell to Wimbledon having won a women's doubles title in 2015, pairing Martina Hingis.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The honour is ours, <a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MirzaSania</a>&#55357;&#56476;&#55357;&#56474;<br><br>Wishing the very best to our 2015 Ladies' Doubles champion following her final Wimbledon campaign <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wimbledon</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CentreCourt100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CentreCourt100</a> <a href="https://t.co/iFUyskhTJq">pic.twitter.com/iFUyskhTJq</a></p>— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wimbledon/status/1544979553847844864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Sania Mirza, India's former doubles world number one, said she will call time on her career aged 36 after next month's Dubai Tennis Championships, after her 2022 retirement plans were delayed due to injury.

Mirza, regarded as her country's greatest women's tennis player, has won six Grand Slam doubles titles and will compete in her final major this month at the Australian Open, where she bagged the women's doubles crown in 2016.

"I was going to stop right after the WTA Finals because we were going to make the WTA Finals, but I tore my tendon in my elbow right before U.S. Open, so I had to pull out of everything," Mirza told the WTA Tour's website in an interview published on Friday.

The Hindu
 
MELBOURNE: Indian tennis star Sania Mirza alongside compatriot Rohan Bopanna reached the ongoing Australian Open 2023 final in Mixed Doubles on Wednesday.

The all-Indian duo of Sania and Bopanna outclassed the third-seeded American-British duo of Desirae Krawczyk and Neal Skupski in the semi-final to make it to the final of the grand slam event.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“My professional career started in Melbourne… I couldn’t think of a better arena to finish my [Grand Slam] career at.”<br><br>We love you, Sania ❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MirzaSania</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2023?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2023</a> <a href="https://t.co/E0dNogh1d0">pic.twitter.com/E0dNogh1d0</a></p>— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) <a href="https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen/status/1618804510008430593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">- You are the much needed hope for all the women in sports. Super proud of you for all you have achieved in your career. You're an inspiration for many, keep going strong. Many congratulations on an unbelievable career... <a href="https://t.co/N6ziDeUGmV">pic.twitter.com/N6ziDeUGmV</a></p>— Shoaib Malik &#55356;&#56821;&#55356;&#56816; (@realshoaibmalik) <a href="https://twitter.com/realshoaibmalik/status/1618968869053566976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
The face of Indian tennis though her accomplishments are lesser than Paes and Bhupathi.

She's done well to handle being married to a Pakistani while also playing for India.

I will forever remember her for her Hyderabadi flick shots like Azhar and VVS.

And not just for her looks :viru
 
Her black hair tied in a quick bun, Mirza's dark eyes focused across the net on Tuesday, as she bounced the ball three times before serving.

She was playing against Russia's Veronika Kudermetova and Liudmila Samsonova at the WTA Dubai Duty Free Championships - hundreds of spectators, many of them fans from India, packed the courtside seating to watch her "last dance".

Mirza and her partner Madison Keys lost the first round match in straight sets, drawing the curtains on her 20-year professional tennis career.

With six Grand Slam doubles titles under her belt, Mirza is easily India's most successful tennis star.

Over the decades, she's won 43 major career titles, becoming the first ever Indian to make number one in the WTA doubles rankings, a feat achieved in 2015.

The devotion of Mirza's fans has remained unrivalled, surviving triumphs by her opponents and injuries that dogged her over the years. Her best run came in 2015 when she and Martina Hingis won 16 titles, including three grand slams, ranking them the greatest women's doubles pair of all time.

But Mirza's story is special because she made it as a professional sportswoman, despite the odds being stacked against her. Born in 1986, she grew up in the southern city of Hyderabad at a time when tennis as a profession was only for the wealthy.

She began playing aged six on pot-holed courts made of cow dung - a frugal trade-off between between clay and hard courts.

Mirza turned out to be a natural and found success as a junior tennis player, winning the 2003 Wimbledon Championships girls' doubles title when she was 15.

But she burst into the spotlight in 2005 when she made it to the third round of the Australian Open - the first Indian woman to reach this stage of a major in singles - to face superstar Serena Williams.

It was an extraordinary feat - cricket-obsessed Indians tuned in to watch the teenager go up against a player already cementing her place as the greatest of all time. Mirza lost the match but her career embodying not just tennis but women's sport in India had taken off.

In a pre-internet era, her matches brought people together as they watched her play, glued to their TV screens. She was a regular feature in Indian sports pages. Many Indians have early memories of a player who, for once, looked and spoke like them, and was doing great things.

But while many celebrated Mirza's rise, a group of Muslim clerics issued a fatwa, denouncing her tennis clothes as "indecent", "un-Islamic" and "corrupting".

It marked the start of waves of backlash the star, then just 18, would receive for the choices she made on and off court.

Related video: How Did A Young Hyderabadi Girl Become India's Tennis Superstar? | Story of Sania Mirza (Moneycontrol)
I'm not saying that tomorrow if I for some reason I get injured and I

Mirza, proudly Muslim, practised her religion on her own terms without it really impeding her goals and aspirations and it was liberating to watch this unfold in public.

Her responses to comments on her clothes, like her tennis moves, were measured yet incisive, sometimes even dramatic. The player would wear T-shirts and caps with searing one-liners - 'You can't handle the truth' or 'You can either agree with me or be wrong' - to tournaments and events.

Her immense popularity would often make her the subject of intense scrutiny and vitriol in her own country. But Mirza appeared to have an ironclad sense of self and was never seen cowed by it.

In 2008, she announced she had no desire to play in India as she chose to boycott its most prestigious tennis tournament, the Bangalore Open.

"Every time I play in India, there is a problem," she told reporters.

Days before she had been accused of desecrating the national flag after she was caught on camera resting her bare feet on a table in front of the Indian colours. Earlier that month, she had also drawn the ire of Muslim groups after she filmed an advert at a historic mosque in her hometown, Hyderabad.

In 2010, Mirza married Pakistani cricket player Shoaib Malik, prompting frequent questions about her loyalty to the country of her birth.

Eventually, Mirza managed to do something seemingly impossible - transcend these differences to become a South Asian icon instead of just an Indian one.

On Tuesday, her fans in the Dubai arena and online cheered her on as she hugged her son after the match. It's a testament to how Mirza managed unapologetically to dismantle notions about what she should or shouldn't do.

In a country where women have been discouraged from building a professional career in sport, Mirza managed to do exactly that - and so much more.

When Rajdeep Sardesai, one of India's most respected journalists, asked her about "settling down" during an interview in 2016, she chided him for "sounding disappointed I'm not choosing motherhood over being number one in the world".

"That's the question I face all the time as a woman, that all women have to face - the first is marriage and then it's motherhood. Unfortunately, that's when we're settled, and no matter how many Wimbledons we win," she said.

Through her time in public life, Mirza's been a vocal advocate of women's rights, routinely speaking against domestic violence, sexual assault and other issues. She's also been an incessant critic of the unfair standards in Indian sport, where good facilities and fair pay are still hard to come by for women.

Some see her cool, hard-talking attitude as arrogance. For her fans, her outspokenness was golden.

"I would like people to remember that this girl fought for the right things. She believed in herself when nobody else did," she told ESPN, days before her retirement. "She always thought that you can fight the odds."

Mirza's tennis career may have come to an end but her legacy as a sportswoman looks far from over.

Apart from her tennis academies in Dubai and Hyderabad, she will be mentoring women cricketers of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise who will soon be playing in the Indian Women's Premier League.

"The thought process is to try and help the next generation and try and find the answer to that question I'm asked all the time - 'Who will come after you, that we have not been able to find for the last 20 years?"

BBC
 
She was an incredibly overrated player to say the least. Ramesh Krishnan who reached the quarter finals of Wimbledon and the USA open many years back was much better then her yet never gets a mention. This is because their was no social media at the time deciding who is great and who is not.
 
PakLFC said:
She was an incredibly overrated player to say the least. Ramesh Krishnan who reached the quarter finals of Wimbledon and the USA open many years back was much better then her yet never gets a mention. This is because their was no social media at the time deciding who is great and who is not.
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Her achievements should not be derated. Hers is an extraordinary journey to greatness. She's an inspiration for millions of female athletes around the world, especially in Pakistan
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I would like to thank you Honorable Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> Ji for such kind and inspiring words .I have always taken great pride in representing our country to the best of my ability and will continue to do whatever I can to make India proud . Thank you for your support. <a href="https://t.co/8q2kZ2LZEN">pic.twitter.com/8q2kZ2LZEN</a></p>— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) <a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania/status/1634500045293879296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Shoaib Mirza Malik is an idiot. Had a loving wife, kids, the whole 9 yards. He fumbled.

He is a nobody in international cricket now. Forgotten.

But Sania will be remembered in women’s tennis and an ATG in terms of Asian women in sports.
 
Suleiman said:
Shoaib Mirza Malik is an idiot. Had a loving wife, kids, the whole 9 yards. He fumbled.

He is a nobody in international cricket now. Forgotten.

But Sania will be remembered in women’s tennis and an ATG in terms of Asian women in sports.
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To be honest, nobody knows these two outside of India and Pakistan. Both underachieved.

I watched one of their interviews after their wedding and Malik said that the marriage happened in a hurry and he did not know much about Sania. Very poor judgement from her then.
 
Sania Mirza Marrying Mohammed Shami? Tennis Icon's Father Breaks Silence On Rumours

Sania Mirza and Mohammed Shami are two of the most successful sportspersons that the country has seen over the last few decades. Sania is the greatest women's tennis player from India while Shami is a champion pace bowler, with his solid show at the ODI World Cup 2023 catapulting the Indian cricket team into the final. Recently, a rumour started floating that Sania Mirza and Mohammed Shami were going to get married.

While Sania and Pakistan cricket star Shoaib Malik got divorced earlier this year, Shami is also separated from his wife Hasin Jahan.

However, there is no truth to the wedding rumours. Sania Mirza's father Imran told NDTV: "This is all rubbish. She has not even met him."

Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza recently embarked on a sacred journey to Hajj, about 5 months after she announced he split with cricketer husband Shoaib Malik. Sania, who has also retired from professional tennis, was most-recently working as a pundit for the prestigious French Open 2024. Taking to social media, the Indian sporting icon had revealed that she is now gearing up for a 'transformative experience', from which she hopes to return as a better human being.

In a post on social media on Sunday, Sania wrote: "As I prepare for this transformative experience, I humbly ask for your forgiveness for any wrongdoings and shortcomings."

Sania further said that she hopes Allah accepts her prayers and guides her on this blessed path.

She added: "I am deeply fortunate and feel immensely grateful. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I embark on this journey of a lifetime. I hope to come back as a better human being with a humble heart and stronger Imaan."

Sania was also recently spotted on a famous comedy show where she spoke to comedian Kapil Sharma about her decorated career, especially her partnership with Martina Hingis in 2015-16.

During the conversation, Sania shared: "I think all of the women sitting on this couch can understand this...when you hit a streak (winning back-to-back), athletes like to call it being 'In the zone'... Honestly, I think that's the best way I can describe what Martina and I had for those six months."

NDTV
 
'It is weird' - Mohammed Shami on marriage rumours involving Sania Mirza

Indian star pacer Mohammed Shami addressed the rumors linking him romantically to tennis ace Sania Mirza. The fast bowler's stern response to these speculations has sparked attention in the sports and entertainment circles.

Following Mirza's divorce from Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, social media was buzzing with manipulated images and baseless claims suggesting a potential marriage between Shami and Mirza. These rumors gained traction despite the lack of credible sources or official statements from either party.

Speaking to Shubhankar Mishra on YouTube, Shami expressed his frustration with the situation, describing it as weird and purposely done for some lame fun. The pacer didn't mince words as he challenged those spreading the rumors.

"It is weird and done purposely for some lame fun. But what can be done? If I open my phone then I could see those memes. But I would only like to say I think that memes are made for fun, but if they are related to someone's life, then you must think about it and then share such things. These people share from unverified pages and get away by saying anything and everything," Shami said.

if you have the guts to say all these things from a verified page, then I will reply: Mohammed Shami

The right-arm speedster emphasised the potential harm caused by such irresponsible social media behavior. Shami advised his detractors to focus on personal growth and achievement rather than engaging in baseless gossip.

"But I would like to say one thing - if you have the guts to say all these things from a verified page, then I will reply. Try achieving success, help people and upgrade yourself then I will believe that you are a good person," Shami added.

The India pacer also used this opportunity to update fans on his recovery from an ankle injury that has kept him sidelined since the 2023 ICC World Cup. He revealed that he has recently returned to training, and is determined to rejoin the Indian cricket team for upcoming international assignments.

SOURCE: https://www.crictracker.com/cricket...mi-on-marriage-rumours-involving-sania-mirza/
 
Sania Mirza appointed sports ambassador for Dubai

In a major achievement, former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza on Wednesday was appointed the sports ambassador by the Dubai Sports Council.

Dubai Sports Council, which was founded in 2005, is the official body responsible for the development of the sports sector in the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) capital.

The council supervises the work of Dubai’s seven local sports clubs and also takes active interest in encouraging the practice of physical activity in society, especially among women and children.


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Sania Mirza appointed sports ambassador for Dubai

In a major achievement, former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza on Wednesday was appointed the sports ambassador by the Dubai Sports Council. Dubai Sports Council, which was founded in 2005, is the official body...
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Sania Mirza and son Izhan doing Yoga in Dubai to celebrate International Yoga Day in Abu Dhabi.



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