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Sania Mirza Opens Up About Life Struggles
On International Women’s Day, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza discussed her struggles in an interview with Rupha Ramani on Firstpost. She shared insights into her journey, including the highs and lows of her career and life post-retirement.
Mirza pondered her retirement from tennis, stating, “I think I’ll lose my mind if I’m not busy, to be very honest. That’s how my life has been and, actually, one of the thoughts I had when I was retiring was like ‘oh my god’ and so many people would ask me, what are you gonna do now, and I had no plan and I was like ‘I actually don’t know.’”
Despite anticipating a slower pace after retiring, Mirza found herself engaged in various activities such as the Women’s Premier League and covering the French Open. She expressed gratitude for living her dream, remarking, “There’s a very few handful of people in this world who get to live their dream. And I feel very fortunate that I was able to do that.”
Mirza stressed the importance of loving what you do, not just for the money. “Nobody wakes up in the morning and says, I’m going to start this career. I want to do it so I can make a lot of money. That cannot be the sole goal for anybody.”
She also talked about the challenges of fame and scrutiny, saying, “It’s been very hard. Playing and succeeding or failing or whatever it is at what you do on a personal level is hard enough. When you put a public platform in it, you put media scrutiny in it…there’s so many things that go along with it.”
Mirza reflected on her upbringing in the spotlight, expressing, “I stepped into the public eye at 16… I’ve spent more years being recognized globally.” She highlighted the value of authenticity and accepting flaws in a digital era heavily influenced by social media.