Telangana cultural ambassador and tennis sensation Sania Mirza, who returned home after winning the US Open doubles title, was given a rousing welcome at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad by her parents and admirers in the early hours of Tuesday.
Speaking to the media on the occasion, Mirza said that she, along with her partner Martina Hingis, contested fiercely in the Grand Slam, leading to the victory.
Stating that she was very happy to wrest the doubles title in the US Open, she said that she was dedicating her title to the country.
Mirza also said that she could achieve the Grand Slam due to the encouragement given by her family members and sports lovers.