Sania Mirza, tennis champion gave moving farewell speech to mark end of her Grand Slam career. Several people in film industry and others were touched by her words. Sania received heartfelt comments from everyone, from Dia Mirza to Riteish Deshmukh, as she sobbed in her post-match interview after losing Australian Open mixed doubles final in Melbourne. Dia reported hearing Riteish Deshmukh refer to Sania as ‘GOAT’ while watching her play as young child in Hyderabad’s Nizam Club.

Dia Mirza, who also hails from Hyderabad just like Sania, wrote heartfelt message for her on Twitter. She wrote, “Dearest Sania, watching you play as 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.” Riteish Deshmukh hailed her Friday performance and called her ‘GOAT. He tweeted, “Many congratulations my dear friend @MirzaSania on your glorious career, you have been an inspiration to generation-super achiever that has made every Indian across globe proud. I wish you only best for your future endeavours. Much love #SaniaMirza #GOAT.”–Agencies

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 28 2023

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