Sania Mirza, an Indian tennis player, was born in Mumbai, India in 1986.
Sania Mirza is one of the world's most well-known tennis players. She is of Indian origin and has made a name for herself in the world of tennis. Sania has won a number of tennis tournaments throughout her career. Sania was born on November 15, 1986, in Mumbai, and she is India's tennis sensation.
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