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Who was the first Indian woman to win a WTA title?

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Sania Mirza

Indian star player Sania Mirza has won six Grand Slam titles in her tennis career. 
 

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In Grand Slams

Three Women's Doubles titles (Australian Open 2016, Wimbledon 2015, US Open 2015), three Mixed Doubles titles (Australian Open 2009, French Open 2012, US Open 2014).
 

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Singles Ranking

Sania Mirza achieved her career-best singles ranking of World No. 27 in 2007.
 

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World number 1

She reached the world number 1 position in the women's doubles category in 2015. She became the highest ranked Indian female tennis player in tennis history.
 

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Commonwealth Games

She won the gold medal in mixed doubles at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. She showcased her talent on the international stage.
 

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Asian Games

Sania Mirza won the gold medal in women's doubles at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, further establishing her as a prominent figure in tennis.
 

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43 WTA Titles

In her career, Mirza has won 43 WTA titles, continuing an amazing career with her versatility in different formats with amazing victories in both singles and doubles.

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Awards - Honors

In 2006, Sania Mirza received India's highest sporting honor, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, in recognition of her exceptional contribution to tennis.
 

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Padma Bhushan

In 2016, she was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, for her outstanding achievements in tennis.

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