The ever inspiring Sania Mirza competed in her final Grand Slam at the Australian Open. Partnering Rohan Bopanna in the mixed doubles event the pair reached the finals but had to settle with the runners-up trophy.
After the finals, Sania Mirza was trending on twitter as the celebrities from various fields congratulated her on an outstanding career.
Below are tweets from some of those celebs :
- Sachin Tendulkar
Many congratulations on a glorious career at the Grand Slam @MirzaSania. You have inspired a whole generation of tennis talent in India & beyond.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 27, 2023
Wishing you the best of everything in life.
You have made 🇮🇳 proud.
Well played! pic.twitter.com/8t3oURMoPS
2. Yuvraj Singh
Congratulations on an “ace” career @MirzaSania!
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) January 27, 2023
You’ve been legendary on the court and opened the way for many others to take up the game 🎾
Apart from winning grand slams, you’ve also won the love and respect of the entire nation ❤️ 🇮🇳
Welcome to the other side my friend! pic.twitter.com/07u7s0Zj9Y
3. Riteish Deshmukh
Many congratulations my dear friend @MirzaSania on your glorious career.. you have been an inspiration to a generation- a super achiever that has made every Indian across the globe proud. I wish you only the best for your future endeavours . Much love #SaniaMirza #GOAT𓃵 pic.twitter.com/AywCMsSpQZ
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) January 27, 2023
4. Kiren Rijiju
Congratulations to @MirzaSania @rohanbopanna on winning the Australian Open Mixed Doubles Runners up Trophy!
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) January 27, 2023
Sania, your last match in the Australian Open is memorable and thank you for raising the Indian flag for such a long time 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/llU7Ck5X50
5. Nikhat Zareen
A career that has defied many odds. Breaking norms and challenging previously unattainable heights. I salute you as a champion who paved the way for many others. You rock, @MirzaSania 👏 pic.twitter.com/dRkU7k1hnm
— Nikhat Zareen (@nikhat_zareen) January 28, 2023
6. Shreyas Iyer
Congratulations @MirzaSania 👏 What a wonderful career at the very top of the sport. A sporting icon 🙌 https://t.co/9zwPxcnnYq
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) January 27, 2023
7. Anurag Thakur
Farewell to the queen of the court, @MirzaSania. A true champion in every sense of the word, holding 6 Grand Slam titles as a testament to her dominance. 🎾 🇮🇳
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) January 27, 2023
Your determination & perseverance have inspired millions of young girls to pursue their dreams.
All the best! pic.twitter.com/7oXpfulHyH
8. Billie Jean King
What a career.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 27, 2023
Cheers to @MirzaSania on completing her tennis journey.
Looking forward to following your next steps. https://t.co/u7F1X2IOi4
9. Pinarayi Vijayan
Farewell to a true champion, @MirzaSania. Your achievements in the game will always be remembered. Thank you for the moments of brilliance on the court and all the best for the next chapter of your life. #SaniaMirza #GrandSlamFarewell #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/YGfM0whvqq
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) January 27, 2023
10. Victoria Azarenka
Just want to say congratulations on your career @MirzaSania and thank you for being such an inspiration to so many girls who can dream so big! I will still see you soon but those tears of joy on the court you had made me cry too ❤️
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) January 28, 2023
11. Abhinav Bindra
Congratulations @MirzaSania on a wonderful career. Thank you for your service to Indian sport and for inspiring millions of girls to take up sport !
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) January 27, 2023
12. Dia Mirza
Dearest Sania, watching you play as a child in Nizam Club, to becoming the Champ that you are has been an inspiration and privilege. Congratulations on making girls stronger everywhere ❤️ Keep doing good, keep shining. Onwards and upwards 🙌🏼🤗 @MirzaSania https://t.co/GV99qrSx1K
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) January 27, 2023
13. Anil Kapoor
Congratulations @MirzaSania on an amazing journey that has left a mark in history and inspired millions of athletes, and thank you for always making India so proud! Wishing you good luck for your next adventure. pic.twitter.com/LBOaPlx80R
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) January 27, 2023
14. Vinesh Phogat
Thank you,@MirzaSania for teaching an entire generation of young Indian girls how to dream, I was one of them. You have always played with enormous passion throughout the challenges. Your legacy means a lot to Indian sportswomen. Respect and congratulations!!! ✊🙌🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/C6ZFhKuKar
— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) January 27, 2023
15. Harbhajan Singh
Best wishes @MirzaSania as you bid farewell to your highly successful #GrandSlam career. History of #tennis will be incomplete without you. I am sure your life beyond the Tennis court will be as interesting as your accomplishments in sports.
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 27, 2023
16. Mithali Raj
Congratulations on an amazing career, @MirzaSania! You’ve given your everything to tennis and to women’s sports. It's an iconic legacy indeed. It was always a pleasure to watch you play & watch you become the champion that you are. Best wishes for your future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/iUFygrt4D4
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) January 27, 2023
17. Smriti Mandhana
An inspiration for many to pick up a sport and champion it. Sania Mirza, what a career! Go well 💙 pic.twitter.com/sSIpJszhJv
— Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti) January 27, 2023
18. Harsha Bhogale
Well played @MirzaSania. You still make us proud. A final in your last Slam is something to be proud of
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 27, 2023
19. Irfan Pathan
We are proud of your achievements but most importantly how you inspired female athletes in the country and around the world. Well done @MirzaSania on your career. Life starts now 🙂
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 27, 2023
20. Bhavani Devi
What grace and dignity!! Congratulations @MirzaSania on an amazing career. You left behind a legacy of excellence. You are truly a motivation to all women.
— C A Bhavani Devi (@IamBhavaniDevi) January 28, 2023
Thank you for the memories, inspiration, and countless moments of pure athleticism.
Keep shining ✨ pic.twitter.com/979Ggi4MKy