On Sania Mirza's birthday, we recall the 9 most iconic moments from her career

First time as World No. 1

The Sania Mirza – Martina Hingis combine won the 2015 WTA Finals in Singapore

No Indian woman had ever been as successful at the sport as Sania Mirza has, and Mirza was at one point in the top 30 in the singles before her injury forced her to make a switch.

And then, after Grand Slams, titles and a mammoth ascent up the rankings, Mirza became the first Indian woman to become tennis’ World No. 1. And if anyone thought that she was a flash in the pan, she continued that form well into this year.