Sania Mirza Opens Up on Challenges of Cross-Border Single Parenting After Divorce
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Tennis legend Sania Mirza has spoken candidly about the difficulties of being a single parent to her son Izhaan, following her divorce from cricketer Shoaib Malik in 2024. The couple, who were married in 2010, share a son born in 2018, and Mirza has been balancing her career as a former doubles world No. 1 with the demands of single parenting. In a recent conversation with Karan Johar, Mirza acknowledged the challenges of being a single parent, particularly when she travels between Dubai and India for work. She revealed that it's 'challenging' to leave her son behind, even for a short period of one week. Mirza also opened up about the loneliness of eating alone, stating that she has skipped dinner on several occasions to avoid the feeling of being alone. Mirza's situation is made even more complex due to the cross-border aspect of her parenting, with her son living in Dubai while she often travels to India for work. While Karan Johar suggested that single parenting can be 'liberating,' Mirza's experience is far from it, with the added pressure of navigating two countries and cultures. As a former tennis star, Mirza has had a illustrious career, winning six major titles and holding the rank of India's No. 1 in singles from 2003 to 2013. However, her current challenges as a single parent are a far cry from her successful tennis career, and she is determined to navigate this new chapter with courage and resilience.
