Sania Mirza Celebrates 39th Birthday: Motherhood Has Taught Her Patience and Unconditional Love
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Tennis star Sania Mirza turns a year older today, and as she reflects on her life, she credits motherhood with teaching her patience and unconditional love. The former world No.1 admits that she's not a big fan of celebrating her birthday, but the love and support of her family and friends make it special. Sania, who shares a son Izhaan with ex-husband Shoaib Malik, can't stop raving about her child. She says, 'I'm so proud of the kind and empathetic young man Izhaan is becoming. He's shown me the most unconditional love, and in many ways, he's raised me as a mother and made me a better person.' When asked about Izhaan's interest in sports, Sania reveals that he's a sports enthusiast who loves playing football, tennis, swimming, and even drums. She gives him complete freedom to choose his passions, just like she was raised. As Sania enters a new phase of her life after retiring from tennis, she's excited to explore different facets of her life. She's started a new podcast, taken up pickleball, and has her own tennis academy. However, she's ruled out a comeback to professional tennis, saying she's already achieved enough and wants to focus on being the best version of herself. Sania's words of wisdom on motherhood and life after sports are a testament to her growth and maturity. As she celebrates her 39th birthday, she's grateful for the love and support of her family and friends, and for the opportunity to explore new passions and interests.