Sania Mirza, who earlier in the week made her comeback to competitive action in the Hobart International 2020 has now advanced to the finals of the tournament in the women’s doubles category. The Indian tennis star was partnered by Nadia Kichenok of Ukraine as the duo got the better of Slovenian-Czech pair of Tamra Zidanesk and Marie Bouzkova in the semi-final clash. Unlike their previous two games in the competition, the Indo-Ukrainian pair didn’t need a tie-breaker this time around as they wrapped up the match in the opening two sets. Sania Mirza Makes Much-Awaited Comeback After Two Years With Doubles Win at 2020 Hobart International.

Sania Mirza has been unstoppable in the ongoing Hobart International since her return to WTA after a two-year-long hiatus. The 33-year-old and her partner Nadia Kichenok defeated Tamra Zidanesk and Marie Bouzkova 7-6, 6-2 and have booked their place in the finals of the competition. The Indian-Ukranian duo were domination in the match as the recorded the victory in two straight sets. Now the pair will face the Chinese duo of Zhang Shuai and Peng Shuai as they look to get their hands on the first title of 2020. The Chinese pair made their way in the last round as their opponents Alison Van Uytvanck and Kristen Flipkens from Belgium were forced to retire. Sania Mirza Named in Indian Fed Cup Squad.

Final-Bound

Former World No 1 Sania Mirza, who returned to action for the first time since 2017, will look to cap-off her impressive comeback with a title. The 33-year-old will compete in the women’s doubles category final with her partner Nadia Kichenok on January 18, 2020 (Saturday). The tennis star will also play in the upcoming Australian Open 2020, where she will partner Rohan Bopanna in the mixed doubles category.

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