Sania Mirza Indian Tennis Player Born 1986 in Mumbai

Biography

Sania Mirza, born 15 November 1986 in Mumbai, is an Indian tennis player. She is listed with India Billie Jean King Cup team (2003–) among her teams.

Early life

She went on to study at Osmania University and Nasr School.

Career

The earliest team listed is India Billie Jean King Cup team, from 2003.

Recognition

Her awards include an Arjuna Award (2004). Her other honours include the Padma Shri in sports (2006) and the BBC 100 Women (2015). In total, she has received 4 awards.

Personal life

She has been married to Shoaib Malik since 2010. She has one child on record.

Teams

1 team

Years	Team	Position
2003–	India Billie Jean King Cup team

Awards and nominations

4 won, 0 nominated

Year	Award	For	Result
2015	BBC 100 Women		Won
2015	CNN-News18 Indian of the Year		Won
2006	Padma Shri in sports		Won
2004	Arjuna Award		Won

Sania Mirza on Social Media

Counts with the date they were read

IG Instagram @mirzasaniar 12.5M 12,517,594 followers, as of October 2026

X X (Twitter) @MirzaSania

Instagram stats

Data as of 9 October 2026

Followers

12.5M @mirzasaniar

Engagement rate

0.21% well below average for accounts this size

Average likes

26,017

Average comments

538 Based on the last 10 posts

Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Sania Mirza?

Sania Mirza is 39 years old, born on 15 November 1986 in Mumbai.

What is Sania Mirza known for?

Sania Mirza is an athlete who has played for India Billie Jean King Cup team.

How tall is Sania Mirza?

Sania Mirza is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.

What is Sania Mirza’s nationality?

Sania Mirza is Indian, born in Mumbai.

Who is Sania Mirza married to?

Sania Mirza is married to Shoaib Malik; they married in 2010.

Has Sania Mirza won any awards?

Yes. 4 awards are on record, including BBC 100 Women (2015).

Sources

• Wikidata (Q132147), accessed October 2026
• Follower counts: dated individually above
• Photo: Andrew Campbell · CC BY 2.0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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