Sania Mirza Serves a New Ace with Her Podcast 'Serving It Up'

Legendary tennis player Sania Mirza is launching a podcast, 'Serving It Up with Sania', produced by IVM Podcasts. Featuring sports, entertainment, and cultural figures, the podcast offers engaging pickleball matches and genuine conversations, giving insights into Sania's life and views on ambition, balance, and personal growth.

Legendary Indian tennis player and celebrated six-time Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza is set to embark on a new venture with her podcast, 'Serving It Up with Sania'. Produced by IVM Podcasts, this audio series promises to bring Mirza's unfiltered thoughts on the tennis court to a broader audience, alongside unscripted discussions and genuine emotion.

The podcast uniquely opens with a pickleball match featuring Sania and her guest, followed by candid conversations that reveal her competitive yet relatable demeanor. 'Playing sports has always been my way of connecting with people,' Mirza said in a press release, emphasizing the podcast's intent to explore topics ranging from ambition and joy to balancing life and handling burnout.

In each episode, renowned personalities from sports, entertainment, business, and pop culture join Sania in spirited exchanges that start on the court and end in storytelling. The podcast's focus on visuals, combined with pickleball's rising popularity, ensures a captivating blend of on-court action and meaningful discussions. Co-founder of IVM Podcasts, Kavita Rajwade, remarked on the evolution of podcasting in India, noting the appeal of hearing athletes like Sania narrate their stories.

Sania Mirza retired from professional tennis after participating in the 2023 Dubai Tennis Championships. Throughout her career, she achieved numerous milestones, including six Grand Slam titles and holding the top spot in the WTA doubles rankings. She was the first Indian woman to reach the top 30 in the WTA singles rankings.

Her first major title was the Australian Open mixed doubles in 2009 with Mahesh Bhupathi. The duo claimed another Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2012. In 2014, she partnered with Bruno Soares for victory at the US Open. Her successful partnership with Martina Hingis, dubbed 'Santina' by fans, yielded three consecutive Grand Slam doubles titles in 2015-16. Wrist injuries shifted her focus from singles to doubles, where she excelled and achieved the world No. 1 doubles ranking in 2015.

(With inputs from agencies.)