India gets another lift from golden girl Mirza
By Agence France-Presse in Incheon, South Korea | China Daily | Updated: 2014-10-01 08:01
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.
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