India gets another lift from golden girl Mirza

A trailblazer for women's tennis in India, Sania Mirza has been hounded by controversy throughout her career, including being accused of corrupting the nation's youth.

She even faced a fatwa (Islamic religious ruling) for wearing short skirts on court.

Given how often the 27-year-old finds herself at the sharp end of gossip and political debate, her dedication to Indian tennis is all the more remarkable.