Sania Mirza celebrates new chapter with son Izhaan, confirms divorce from Shoaib Malik

Sania Mirza has shared a heartfelt update with her followers, unveiling a special nameplate for her home featuring her and her son Izhaan. In a series of images posted on Instagram, the tennis star celebrated this new chapter in her life.

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Sania and her former husband, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, welcomed Izhaan in October 2018. After announcing her retirement following the 2023 Australian Open, Sania transitioned to a career as a pundit for major tennis events. Despite maintaining privacy regarding her personal life, recent developments prompted her to address public interest in her relationship status.

On January 21, Sania’s team released a statement confirming that she and Shoaib Malik had divorced several months ago. The statement, initially sparked by Malik posting photos from their wedding, was made public by Sania’s father.

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“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.

As Sania moves forward, she focuses on her life with Izhaan and continues to engage with her fans, sharing moments of joy and new beginnings. The tennis star's request for privacy underscores her desire to navigate this period with dignity and respect.