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DELHI: Sania Mirza on Monday tweeted she was 'on top of the world' after
she was officially crowned world no. 1 in the WTA ranking for women's
doubles that was released on Monday.
Rankings
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led an outpouring of praise for Sania Mirza after she became the country's first tennis player to be ranked No. 1 in women's doubles.
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"An excellent accomplishment (at)MirzaSania! Congrats on being World Number 1 in doubles," Modi wrote on Twitter page after Mirza won the Family Circle doubles title in Charleston on Sunday partnering Swiss great Martina Hingis.
The 28-year-old Mirza, who decided to focus on doubles in 2012 after a recurring wrist injury, won a third consecutive doubles title partnering Hingis and her 25th overall on the WTA Tour.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi also congratulated Sania and applauded her commitment and determination. In her message, Gandhi said Mirza has made the entire nation proud.
Rankings
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led an outpouring of praise for Sania Mirza after she became the country's first tennis player to be ranked No. 1 in women's doubles.
Vote for your favourite TOISA nominees
"An excellent accomplishment (at)MirzaSania! Congrats on being World Number 1 in doubles," Modi wrote on Twitter page after Mirza won the Family Circle doubles title in Charleston on Sunday partnering Swiss great Martina Hingis.
The 28-year-old Mirza, who decided to focus on doubles in 2012 after a recurring wrist injury, won a third consecutive doubles title partnering Hingis and her 25th overall on the WTA Tour.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi also congratulated Sania and applauded her commitment and determination. In her message, Gandhi said Mirza has made the entire nation proud.
Cricket
great Sachin Tendulkar said Mirza was an inspiration for upcoming
tennis players. "Congratulations to @MirzaSania on being crowned World
No. 1 in Doubles. Terrific achievement and will inspire more to pursue
the sport," Tendulkar tweeted.
Women's badminton player Saina Nehwal, who hails from Hyderabad and was briefly ranked No. 1 in singles earlier this month, also congratulated Mirza.
"MirzaSania World number 1 in doubles congratulations huge achievement. All the very best for future,'' Nehwal tweeted.
India's test cricket captain Virat Kohli said both Nehwal and Mirza had made the country proud.
"First Saina and now @MirzaSania. Indian women conquering the No.1 spot and making us proud! Congratulations!" he tweeted. ALL CREDIT GOES TO:- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Women's badminton player Saina Nehwal, who hails from Hyderabad and was briefly ranked No. 1 in singles earlier this month, also congratulated Mirza.
"MirzaSania World number 1 in doubles congratulations huge achievement. All the very best for future,'' Nehwal tweeted.
India's test cricket captain Virat Kohli said both Nehwal and Mirza had made the country proud.
"First Saina and now @MirzaSania. Indian women conquering the No.1 spot and making us proud! Congratulations!" he tweeted. ALL CREDIT GOES TO:- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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