Sania announced her retirement from professional tennis in 2023, following the Australian Open, and has since been working as a pundit for major Grand Slam events.
Digital Desk: Sania Mirza recently shared a special nameplate for her home, featuring her son Izhaan's name, and took to Instagram to celebrate her current phase of life. Sharing a series of photos across her social media platforms, Sania showcased the new addition to their household.
In October 2018, Sania and her former husband, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, welcomed their son Izhaan. Sania announced her retirement from professional tennis in 2023, following the Australian Open, and has since been working as a pundit for major Grand Slam events.
While Sania had kept silent on the matter for several months, the announcement of their divorce came after Shoaib Malik shared photos from his wedding.
Sania's father then publicly confirmed their separation in a statement released on Sunday, January 21, urging fans to refrain from speculating.
“Sania has always kept her personal life away from the public eye. However, today the need has arisen for her to share that Shoaib and she have been divorced for a few months now. She wishes Shoaib well for his new journey ahead! At this sensitive period of her life, we would like to request all fans and well-wishers to refrain from indulging in any speculation and to respect her need for privacy,” the statement read.
Alongside snapshots of her time off and moments spent with friends, Sania's post also included images of her son Izhaan sporting a stylish new haircut.
