Sania Mirza thanks Telangana CM as she enters tennis administration

Former tennis star Sania Mirza has met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and thanked him for his warm reception. She shared a photograph from the meeting on Instagram and said she looked forward to more good things for the state.

The meeting came days before she was elected to the General Body of the All India Tennis Association as a representative of sportspersons of outstanding merit. Former doubles star Mahesh Bhupathi was elected alongside her, and both were later chosen for the AITA Executive Committee. Bhupathi received 23 votes, while Sania Mirza received 18.

Sania said she hopes to draw on her years as a professional player to understand the challenges facing young players and help improve Indian tennis. She retired from professional tennis in February 2023. Her meeting with the chief minister is separate from her new administrative role.