New Delhi,oct 22
Legendary Indian tennis player and six-time Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza is venturing into the world of podcasts with a podcast titled “Serving It Up with Sania”.The podcast, produced by IVM Podcasts, will feature her thoughts on on-field tennis action, honest emotion and unscripted discussion.Every episode opens with a pickleball match between Sania and her guest, followed by an authentic conversation. This format shares Sania’s competitive spirit and relatability, giving listeners insight into real connections and meaningful reflections.Speaking about the show, Sania was quoted as saying by a press release, “Sport has always been my way of connecting with people; it breaks barriers, builds stories, and reveals character. With my new podcast, I wanted to create a space that’s fun and real, where we can talk about everything from ambition to burnout, from balance to joy, without filters.”Each episode will feature well-known personalities from sports, entertainment, entrepreneurship,and pop culture, joining Sania for a lively session that begins with volleys and concludes with open storytelling.With its focus on visuals and the growing popularity of pickleball, the podcast delivers engaging on-court action alongside genuine conversations. ‘Serving It Up’ strikes a balance between humour, heartfelt emotion, and compelling personal stories.Amit Doshi, Head, IVM Podcasts- Pratilipi said, “Serving It Up with Sania captures where podcasting in India is headed, personal, visual, and deeply relatable. Sania’s voice and perspective make these conversations unmissable.”Kavita Rajwade, Co-founder, IVM Podcasts- Pratilipi, also commented, “Everyone has got a podcast, and it is always fun to see athletes behind the mic. Happy to see Sania leading this moment for India.”Sania had earlier retired from professional tennis after the 2023 Dubai Tennis Championships.The Indian tennis player’s pursuit of excellence led her to numerous accomplishments in her career, including six Grand Slam titles and a top spot in the WTA doubles rankings. She became the first Indian woman to enter the top 30 in the WTA singles rankings.The first big title triumph came in 2009, as she partnered Mahesh Bhupathi to clinch the Australian Open mixed doubles title.The duo of Mirza and Bhupathi paired up to do India proud yet again three years later, this time on the hallowed clay of Roland Garros. Her third mixed doubles title at the Slams was at the 2014 US Open, partnering Brazilian player Bruno Soares. The top-seeded duo lived up to their billing and beat the USA’s Abigail Spears and Mexico’s Santiago Gonzalez in a final which went into a tiebreaker.
