A week after announcing her retirement from professional tennis, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza shared an old picture of herself playing in Melbourne and shared a message after bowing out of the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Taking to her Instagram account on Wednesday, and tagging Australian Open official account, Sania gave a message to Melbourne stating "Melbourne, you have always been special..21 years and counting (heart). Until we meet again - on the court or off it."
Sania Mirza, 35, announced earlier this month that she will retire at the end of the 2022 season. The four-time Grand Slam champion stated that her body is deteriorating and she needs to focus more on herfamily, Indian media reported.
However, while talking toSony Sports Network after her quarter-final exit in the Australian Open mixed doubles, she regretted the announcement.
"I made the announcement too soon," Sania said.