Indian tennis star Sania Mirza announced her retirement from the game, stating that the Australian Open and the Dubai Open in February will be her last tournaments. In a heartfelt three-page note posted on social media, she reflected on her journey and experiences in tennis, mentioning that as a six-year-old, she had fought for the opportunity to learn the sport. Sania also acknowledged her blessings to play for her country and earn medals. She also mentioned that her body is no longer able to recover as quickly from injuries and that the travel schedule is taking a toll on her 3-year-old son.